Posts: 278 Location: Lock Haven Pennsylvania
Sun 08 Aug, 2010 11:48 am
For the most part the hilt is built. I have included a picture of the grip fitted onto the tang, after some soaking in linseed. The color has changed, and is no longer offensive white. I think if and when I do a Mainz style blade that I will do the entire hilt in hickory, because it is tough and lightly colored. I have made a washer for under the peen block that will complete the form of the pommel. Now I just need to polish and sharpen the blade, followed by a peen.
Julien,
As a response to an earlier comment. Sorry I am so late. I am classically trained in art (drawing more specifically). I have a standard four year bachelors degree in traditional art, so I hope I should be able to draw. :lol: Either way it is something i have been doing all my life. Thanks for the compliment.
I am still working on the photography aspect of all this. I have a sub par camera. This picture still doesn't do the cherry any justice.
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