First Full Tang Knives

[jcmcclure]

Out of the last group of knives coming out of the shop I had a hankering to do a few full tang knives. The large knife was forged from a Nicholson file and the smaller was forged from 1084. Both blades are hafted to mule deer sheds and the butt caps were forged from scrap pieces of a lower quality carbon steel that I had laying around the scrap pile. Both have a single steel pin and pewter bolsters. For first attempts I am pretty happy, but learned a few good lessons too.

 

[GreyWhiskers]

A nice look to both of those knives. I'm fond of pewter bolsters. Great pic! GW

 

[LRB]

Don't you mean through tang knives? Full tang normally means full length and width with slab grips. Although I personally do not like drooping blades, other than that, they look very good. Great color too.

 

[Grenadier1758]

I agree. The knives appear to be through tang construction.

Very nice for your first builds.

 

[jcmcclure]

You are correct....my terms were misstated. Its a through tang construction.

 

[LRB]

When doing through tang grips, a cross pin is not necessary, although I suppose it does no harm. Just extra work.

 

[jcmcclure]

It actually dawned on me after the fact that it was a bit redundant lol.

 

[S.Kenton]

How did you achieve the color on the handles? I love that...

 

[jcmcclure]

The color is achieved with a mixture of dye that is applied and then set with a little heat. Without the heat it will not set the best. Also these hafts are sheds that have been weathered. They are still very sound, but are dry...if that makes sense. If your interested in knowing more send me a private message and I can discuss it more.

 

[MSW]

that's some really nice looking work!

:thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[nhmoose]

Good looking knives and I love the "drooping?" blade shape

 

[Flintlock]

Very nice looking knives, personally, I like the combo of pin and peening, looks classy.

 

[BillinOregon]

Lovely work, and really love the "smoked" appearance.