Sorry for the slight thread necro ... I just found this replica of the WWII knife: http://budk.com/Knives/Bowies-and-Daggers/Bow...onet-Knife

Could be a possible project platform for a knife similar to Sean's - the scales look to be affixed with Phillips screws, so could be removed and more period ones pinned ... not sure how accurate that guard would be for a medieval knife, or the quality of the steel, but for $12.98, it seems like a cheap platform to build from for those with the inclination ...

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Sean, did you ever end up completing this project?

And, as this thread seemed to become our unofficial tubular rivet thread, here's some images from a messer currently for sale on eBay:

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I started this thread ten years ago this month. I set aside this project because I just didn't feel like my idea was strong enough. I'm happy to report that I did finally get an idea I liked, and finished the knife this week. I hope to have a sheath by the end of the year (THIS year, I mean--2017)

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I must admit the knife is pretty cool! How long and heavy is it?

Very nice, indeed:) What wood did you use for the scales?

This is about 13" overall. Here's the original blade ($20 from Atlanta Cutlery): https://www.atlantacutlery.com/companion-blade

The scales are just poplar. I always have some of that lying around from scabbard projects.

The dark spots on the blade are stains and pitting from sitting around in a drawer for a decade.

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progress on a sheath

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That is awesome! I have a HUGE Ontario butcher knife I may give this treatment! :D .....McM

That's very nice ! I like that puuko-style scabbard...

Hmmm...I stand to correct myself! My knife is an Old Hickory, not an Ontario. I have a smaller one (8'' blade) that I use on a daily basis in the kitchen. Excellent steel, and super-sharp----I have the scars to prove it. :lol:

Good candidate? I told you it was a big'un. :D :lol: .....McM

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hellyeah! I have a few like that I want to rebuild as Bauernwehr, though they tend to be on the thin side.

Thin makes for a good bologna slicer. :lol: Here's my kitchen baby and it's own leather sheath. It's absolutely the sharpest knife I own...and as I said earlier...I have the scars to prove it. :lol: .....McM

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Sorry for my B.S. photos...my screen-cam is all I have at the moment. :\ ....McM

Great knives, and incredibly tough.

Even if I'm more into the ancient "Nogent-style" or "Idéal-style" kitchen knives (as a French, it's legit I guess?), I must admit that the big one sure is badass!

I love it when that high carbon steel turns almost black. To me, that's a sign it's *the good stuff*. ;) ....McM

For only $20, I'd love to modify this one: http://www.crazycrow.com/hand-forged-carbon-s...blade-13in

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