Horn Handled Knife

[Stophel]

Got some time on my hands, and lots of pieces, parts, and raw material lying around, so I thought I'd put some of it together and make something useful out of some of it.

This is a German knife blade that I've had for a while, and figured I might as well make something reasonably 18th century out of it. So, now it's a European table/multipurpose knife, and it didn't come out too bad, I don't think. The handle materials were just junk I had lying around. The horn handle is turned from a horn cylinder I got from Dixie who knows how many years ago (probably 15+). I guess it needs a sheath now...

 

[lonehunter]

Looks great, Nice job! :hatsoff:

 

[jamesthomas]

Thats very nice! I don't think that would be out of place on some 18th century dining table. :thumbsup: I envy ya'll guys who have this kind of talent. :bow:

 

6 of those would make a great set of "steak knives" for any table. :thumbsup:

 

[LRB]

Quite impressive Chris. Excellent handle work.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Has an elegant look. I'm sure a gentleman would be proud to use it.

 

[50cal.cliff]

The handle materials were just junk I had lying around. The horn handle is turned from a horn cylinder I got from Dixie who knows how many years ago (probably 15+).

OK first, I got too say that I like the knife, it really turned out well!

Second, I got to ask what exactly is horn cylinder?
Is it real horn and from what? Sorry if I am just being dumb here but, I've been scratching my head trying too figure out what you meant by that!

 

[Stophel]

It's just a turned cylinder of solid black horn (probably water buffalo or something) that they sell to make knife handles out of. :wink:

 

[50cal.cliff]

Puter is acting up got a double post!

 

[50cal.cliff]

OK now that makes sense! My problem was I am thinking cow horn or deer horn and I could not wrap my head around what species grew a horn like that! :rotf: :rotf:

Now it makes perfect sense not a domestic breed! :shake: :idunno: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

 

[Stophel]

Sometimes you might be able to find regular cow horns that have enough of a solid tip that you could turn a handle like this out of it. :wink:

I have a mid 18th century French hunting sword with a solid black horn handle on it.

 

[hawkthrower]

That is a crackerjack. I like it. I have often looked for horns that had a solid enough tip to do that with and now I know where to look. Although I am going to say right now mine wouldn't look as good as yours does. :thumbsup:

Ron

 

[MSW]

nice work!

 

[David G]

:thumbsup: