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Don Halter
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Location: Bryan, TX Joined: 25 Mar 2004
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Hey Jesse, it's about time you came by here! 
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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Thanks, Don!
Here it is...
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Aaron Schnatterly
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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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| 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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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 
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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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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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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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!
Don "Krag" Halter
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Jesse Frank
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Location: Tallahassee, Fl Joined: 04 May 2005
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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 !!!   
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Aaron Schnatterly
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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 )
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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