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Ben Potter
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PostPosted: Mon 16 Mar, 2009 11:11 pm    Post subject: Urnes knife         Reply with quote

I just finished this one let me know what you think.

Length
Blade: 5 3/4in (14cm) Clayed hamon
Overall: 10 in (26cm)
Sheathed: 11 in (27cm)

Weight
Knife: 4oz. (113g)
Sheathed: 7oz. (198g)





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PostPosted: Tue 17 Mar, 2009 12:05 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

A really nice blade, and equally impressive consistency in the carving work!

May I ask what wood and bone/horn you have used?

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Ben Potter
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PostPosted: Tue 17 Mar, 2009 8:42 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thanks, the wood is bloodwood, and it is cow bone.
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M. Eversberg II




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PostPosted: Tue 17 Mar, 2009 9:10 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Fantastic work. The carvings must have been time consuming!

M.

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PostPosted: Tue 17 Mar, 2009 4:21 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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I just finished this one let me know what you think.


I think it's a beautiful piece of work. I love the combination of organic materials like wood, bone, horn etc., in the construction of sword hilts and knife handles. This method is one of the reasons why migration era swords fascinate me. I particularly like the aesthetic combination you've achieved with this knife, very nice.
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