Now I needed handles. So a few small bits of quilted maple got turned on the lathe.  9-Lathe-work.jpg

After rough grind (220 grit) and HT  6-Tempered.jpg

I forged the first set into submission  2-Forged.jpg

I also wound up needing a small bit of PW flat stock  7-Small-bit.jpg

Thanks Kevin. Now comes the hard part. Dirks typically have carved handles. There is actually a standard knotwork carving that goes around the haunche...

I've been seeing bits and pieces of this on FB and IG. This is a very cool project. The only thing I can say at this point is regarding the twist bar ...

The side view  V2-Fitup-2.jpg

Here it is after being mostly cleaned, threaded to fit the tang stud, and fit onto the knife V2-Fitup-1.jpg

I've shown the sand casting method in other posts, so I won't load this thread up with more of it. Here is the casting.  Casting.jpg

Casting the pommel cap was another experience laden task.....I forget how many times I tried this. I use a sand casting method and will be using br...

These cost $46.69 + shipping from Omega. After checking postage rates for first class mail, I'm selling to ABS members for $30 each including shipping...

These are new and in the original packaging. The probe is .062" diameter and 18" long. They come with the 2-piece molded connectors and associated con...

Making the handle required me to reaquaint myself with the wood lathe. This caused the first try to explode suddenly. The second try got better, but w...