What do you think ???

Discussion in 'Blades' started by BigUglyOne, Nov 12, 2005.


  1. BigUglyOne

    BigUglyOne Monkey+++ Founding Member

    :D I could see where that might be a problem
     
  2. monkeyman

    monkeyman Monkey+++ Moderator Emeritus Founding Member

    If the balance on the knife is in question put the handle together without glueing it in place and check the balance, if its to tip heavy you can make small holes on the inside of the handle plates and put lead weights in it where they wont show once assembled or thin them bdown and add mettal between the plates and the tang. If its to handle heavy then like Ron has dose a lot you can drill holes in the tand and if wanted make small hollows in the plates. A brass butt knob can also be added if the balance is to far off to the tip. With a little thought and creativity ANY knife can be nicely balanced to whatever point you want, Ive seen a 7 foot great sword with a 1 foot handle that was perfectly ballanced at the hilt.
     
  3. BigUglyOne

    BigUglyOne Monkey+++ Founding Member

    OK so I was playing around and decided to try something ... it's still rough but check this out
    100_0906__small__124. 100_0908__small__839. 100_0910__medium__144.
     
  4. Valkman

    Valkman Knifemaker Moderator Emeritus Founding Member

    I can't even do that filework - no patience for it!

    Nice work!
     
  5. monkeyman

    monkeyman Monkey+++ Moderator Emeritus Founding Member

    Nice!
     
  6. TLynn

    TLynn Monkey+++ Moderator Emeritus Founding Member

    Very nice, that file work was done very well.
     
  7. melbo

    melbo Hunter Gatherer Administrator Founding Member

    WOW! :shock:
     
  8. Quigley_Sharps

    Quigley_Sharps The Badministrator Administrator Founding Member

    [ditto]
     
  9. BigUglyOne

    BigUglyOne Monkey+++ Founding Member

    A chainsaw file, a triangular file and about 45 minutes of work for that, is all.
     
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