Another Nessmuk

[tippit]

I liked my larger 10 inch Nessmuk so much that I decided to forge a smaller one as a belt knife. 8 & 1/2 inch Nessmuk from 5160 carbon steel, blade is thin & sharp, and tang is drilled for a handle of either split antler or some nice wood. Wrapped a Para Cord handle so I could try it out first. Only thing difference from an original Nessmuk is the indent to protect your finger from the sharp blade...tippit

 

[Zonie]

Somehow, I just can't envision a person living prior to the end of the Civil War carrying a knife that looked even remotely like that.

This whole forum is based on the idea of traditional things used prior to that time.

 

[tippit]

Moderators Please Delete My Post...tippit

The knife was designed around 1840. If I am posting the wrong ideas here, I'm sorry about the para cord but I explained I was trying the knife before adding a handle of antler or wood. I'll stop posting.

 

[appalichian hunter]

Nice knife tippit ditch the para cord put some antler slabs on it and all will be happy, I personally like the nessmuck knives they are work horses that a person can depend on.

 

[Zonie]

Moderators Please Delete My Post...tippit

The knife was designed around 1840. If I am posting the wrong ideas here, I'm sorry about the para cord but I explained I was trying the knife before adding a handle of antler or wood. I'll stop posting.

I apologize for my comment about your knife. I guess I was just over-reacting to the bright orange nylon cord where a handle should be.
I'm sure you will add a nice handle, making it look like an authentic knife later, if you haven't already done that. When you do, we would like to see it so, please post some pictures in this thread to let us see how it turned out.

In the meantime, I'm not going to delete this thread.

 

[Rató:rats]

Nice looking profile on that blade.

 

[tippit]

Ok lets try this again. Here's a preview of what this small Nessmuk will look like with thin sheep horn scales. The scales need to be fitted, drilled, and glued up. I'll probably finish this up next week so stay tuned...tippit

 

[tenngun]

I understand your para cord. We take our cheats when a building. I don’t think there were many folks of old using tape. I think you have a good looking knife in the works.

 

[appalichian hunter]

That a boy Tippit now your getting somewhere that's going to be a very fine nessmuck.

 

[Penny B]

Nice knife Jeff but then that is what we have come to expect from you

 

[tippit]

Finished Nessmuk with Sheep Horn...

 

[appalichian hunter]

That turned out super nice is a knife anyone would be proud of GREAT JOB

 

[Treestalker]

Wow! Look at the sheep's head on that thing! Makes a hell of a non slip grip I bet. Really nice and practical, good work!