Big Knife

[nc_cooter]

Just finished the 3rd knife in my Turtle Series. The blade was hand forged from 1084FG steel. The coffin shaped guard was forged from wagon tire wrought iron. The handle is Mule deer crown. OAL is 16-1/4". The blade is 10-1/4" long and 1-3/4" wide. Balance point is at the guard.
The sheath is made from veggie tan and covered with deer rawhide. The rawhide is sealed with old fashioned spar varnish. The belt loop can be removed for inside the belt/sash wear.
All comments welcome and thanks for looking.
Mike

All the series so far.

 

[AZ Muzzle]

Beautiful work! :bow: :bow:

Mark B

 

[JayDee Flohr]

Really nice work! :hatsoff:

 

[RickD]

Excellent

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

I like those sheaths and knife. I have one of those same turtles on the flap of one of my shooting bags. Good job. :thumbsup:

 

[Chilidog]

WHOA! That is some awesome work. The latest offering is my favorite. Good job... :hatsoff:

 

[wayne1967]

Nice job. Like the aged finish.

 

[JamesG]

Great work Mike. I realy like the shape of the blade.

 

[chance]

Awsome work!!!!

 

[fatboy]

Thats a great looking knife love you sheath too :thumbsup:

 

[Nifeman]

Well the only thing I see wrong with it is: It doesn't belong to me :grin: ... Really nice work...Bud

 

[nc_cooter]

Thanks everyone. I have really enjoyed making this series. I did a lot of looking on the net for period pieces and studied the work of Chuck Burrows. He has been very helpful in sharing his techniques and material sources.
Mike

 

[anvil1231]

Wow! Nice work Mike. :thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[Troy Allen Christianson]

Ditto on Chuck Burrows. Heck of a guy but you're no slouch either. Great Work!

 

[Arrowhead]

Nice. All three of them.

 

[nc_cooter]

I want to share some good news with everyone. Got a call from a gun and knife collector yesterday about the Turtle knife series. He had seen the pics here and a couple of other sites.
To make a long story short, we met today at a resterant about an hours drive from here and he purchased all three knives at my price. I am still in shock.
I want to thank all of you for your comments. I think it helped a lot.
Mike

 

[fatboy]

Good for you glad he gave you your asking price :thumbsup:

 

[Rick Callison]

Mike- Exceptional work! Looks great.

 

[Shane Carter]

Great looking knives and sheathes!! :thumbsup: