Three Colonial Era Knives

[Ragnarok Forge]

I have been working with some colonial era methods for forging and finishing knives.  These three knives were made from horse rasps.  The antler handles were boiled and the tang force fitted into the antler.  I etched all three blades and let the middle blade surface rust and then burnished it with a heavy brush. The blade finishes on all three were left a bit rough on purpose.  

 
 
 

[4est trekker]

Very nice.  I'm particularly fond of traditional methods as I do historical interpretations ranging from 1760 to 1820 at several historical sites and forts across the US and Canada.  It's nice to see some traditional pieces done so well, particularly the one in the middle.  What did you use to etch the blades?

[elk ninja]

Oh man, I am digging the middle one!  Dibs!

[Ragnarok Forge]

I etched them in acetic acid ( Vinegar ).  Not being a historian it has been fun trying to figure out exact equipment and methods used in colonial days.

[L. Bullington]

I like them!

[Steve Nuckels]

I like primitive!  Very cool, and very nice work too!

Steve
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