Sheffield style belt knives

[codymobley]

These are my first attempt at knife making, I made them in the 'Sheffield' style based off of Gold Rush era bowies. They are made of A-2 tool steel with jigged bone handles and German silver pins and guards.

They are still a little rough to be true Sheffield's, but I'm happy with how they turned out. I learned from my mistakes on these two and hopefully by the 4th or 5th one I make I'll have all the kinks worked out!

 

[LRB]

They look pretty good. Especially for a beginner. Are you familiar with the late D.E. Henry's work? If not, see what you find on his Bowies. He specialized in English Bowies with meticulous fit and finish.

 

[codymobley]

Thank you for your kind words. No, I'm not familiar with Mr. Henry's work, but have looked him up...very nice knives! Metallurgy is still somewhat out of my comfort zone (I usually work with leather, wood, and cloth) but with the limited success I have had with these and my forays into 1840's underhammers I think I'll get the hang of it.

 

[LRB]

From what you have shown here, it shouldn't be a problem for you.

 

[wayne1967]

Good work. What is the sheet under them, some type of old trading stamp?

 

[wattlebuster]

Look purty good to me :thumbsup:

 

[codymobley]

Thanks! The sheet under them is part of a needle package for some artifact props for work. I reproduce artifacts for display and use for interpretive programs by the Texas Historical Commission.

 

[JamesG]

Very nice.

 

[chance]

Looks Great!!

 

[MSW]

great looking knives!