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Don Halter
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Location: Bryan, TX Joined: 25 Mar 2004
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Posted: Fri 27 May, 2005 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Jesse, it's about time you came by here! :p
Nice job on the seax. Inspires me to get up off my duff and finish a few i have laying around! Be sure and put some finished pics up!
Don "Krag" Halter
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Jesse Frank
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Location: Tallahassee, Fl Joined: 04 May 2005
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Posted: Tue 07 Jun, 2005 11:51 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, Don!
Here it is...
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Aaron Schnatterly
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Posted: Tue 07 Jun, 2005 11:57 am Post subject: |
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Really a beautiful piece, Jesse! It cleaned up really nicely. Thank you!
We saw how the wood and spacers were being attached. Could you give us a little info on the finishing and attachment of the bone?
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
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Allen Reed
Location: Northwest, IL Joined: 19 Apr 2004
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Posted: Tue 07 Jun, 2005 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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Jesse Frank wrote: | Thanks, Don!
Here it is...
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Jesse,
I would be interested to know what the stats on your knife are, total length, blade length weight etc.
Thanks,
Allen
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Jesse Frank
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Location: Tallahassee, Fl Joined: 04 May 2005
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Posted: Tue 07 Jun, 2005 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks!
Basically, the buttcap is glued and rivited on to cover up the peened over tang, nothing too fancy. Although I didn't have any copper the right size, so I had to forge it down.
The blade on this thing is filled with subtleties. From the quench line to the etch on the spine.... it's fun to look at :D
The stats...
Overall length: approximately 16"
Blade length: approximately 10.5"
Handle: approximately 5.5"
I didn't weigh it, I would guess less than a pound :)
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Vince Labolito
Location: Tallahassee, FL Joined: 26 Jan 2004
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Posted: Tue 07 Jun, 2005 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Jesse, any chance of you bringing that by the FABA meeting at Clyde Payton's this weekend? I'd love to see it in person.
-v
"Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
- Henry Louis Mencken (1880-1956)
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Jesse Frank
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Location: Tallahassee, Fl Joined: 04 May 2005
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Posted: Tue 07 Jun, 2005 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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I would, but it's on it's way to good ol' LA as we speak!
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Don Halter
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Location: Bryan, TX Joined: 25 Mar 2004
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Posted: Tue 07 Jun, 2005 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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That came out really nice looking! The handle looks especially smooth and comfy! I bet it would have been an absolute pleasure to lop an arm off one of those pesky Normans using something like that! :D
Don "Krag" Halter
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Jesse Frank
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Location: Tallahassee, Fl Joined: 04 May 2005
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Posted: Wed 08 Jun, 2005 3:49 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, Don!
Wait 'till you see the next project.... Had a smelting party on sunday, the best furnace run yet! got a big ol' 40lber !!! :D :lol: :eek: :) :cool:
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Aaron Schnatterly
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Posted: Thu 09 Jun, 2005 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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For the record, folks, this is a beautifully executed piece. Most excellent, Jesse! Thank you!
(yes, I'm the lucky guy that got this piece, so :p)
The blade length is just right for a good utility piece or secondary weapon. The grip is very comfortable and secure. Nice, subtle pattern in the metal. Very organic.
Hopefully, my own shoptime will allow me to start a horizontal scabbard for it this weekend. Leatherwork to do on two other sword scabbards, so I'll already be in that mode. I'll stick pics up when I get going on it.
Oh, hey... did I say this is a nice piece?
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
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