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by Daerir
Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:08 am
Forum: Non-Tolkien Rangers
Topic: Seax and Thrower Combo
Replies: 15
Views: 31031

Re: Seax and Thrower Combo

Scared to damage it :P It does look a little rough on the handle from my shaping of the leather but that adds to its home made feel. Eventually I'll get the courage to give it a toss though I know for a fact that I'll probably never throw the seax once its done :P
by Daerir
Thu Jul 27, 2017 1:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reintroduction
Replies: 8
Views: 14432

Re: Reintroduction

So good news! I managed to get my old account to work again :D
by Daerir
Thu Jul 27, 2017 12:36 am
Forum: Non-Tolkien Rangers
Topic: Seax and Thrower Combo
Replies: 15
Views: 31031

Re: Seax and Thrower Combo

I've honestly been too scared to throw it XD
by Daerir
Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: Non-Tolkien Rangers
Topic: Seax and Thrower Combo
Replies: 15
Views: 31031

Re: Seax and Thrower Combo

Alrighty, It's been a long time since I've posted anything on here but I finished my Ranger Throwing knife!! http://prntscr.com/g0q4ew Took a lot of effort to make. This used to be a Cold Steel throwing knife (cant remember which) that a friend and I cut a tang on. Ordered brass barstock to make the...
by Daerir
Wed Nov 16, 2016 3:50 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: RA Seax/Throwing Knife Combo
Replies: 2
Views: 6675

Re: RA Seax/Throwing Knife Combo

I plan on epoxying it on once I have the seax hardened and tempered, as well as final sanding/polishing of everything. Then I'll glue on the leather discs, pound on the pommel and peen the tang. Then Ill shape the leather with a sander and apply a stain and a finish :)
by Daerir
Wed Nov 16, 2016 1:24 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: RA Seax/Throwing Knife Combo
Replies: 2
Views: 6675

RA Seax/Throwing Knife Combo

It's been a LOOONG time since I ventured on these forums. Life came up and a few personal issues that I'm trying to deal with have distracted me from a lot of things but! I've finally made some progress on my Ranger's Apprentice themed ranger blades. Now they still have a bit of a journey to go but ...
by Daerir
Wed May 25, 2016 9:58 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for a particular leather scrap for sale/trade...
Replies: 9
Views: 17063

Re: Looking for a particular leather scrap for sale/trade...

I don't know if they have exactly what you're looking for but this is where I get all my leather for my projects!

http://stores.ebay.com/1-Source-for-Lea ... 34.c0.m322
by Daerir
Tue Feb 23, 2016 4:45 am
Forum: Non-Tolkien Rangers
Topic: Seax and Thrower Combo
Replies: 15
Views: 31031

Re: Seax and Thrower Combo

Well I still have a long way to go, mostly metal work now, but several hours playing around with the leather squares and they are finally all cut!!! For the seax anyway... Here's a pic of my progress :mrgreen:

http://prntscr.com/a6t2mz
by Daerir
Wed Jan 27, 2016 10:11 pm
Forum: Non-Tolkien Rangers
Topic: Seax and Thrower Combo
Replies: 15
Views: 31031

Re: Seax and Thrower Combo

Okay, sounds pretty good. And for the throwing knife, I was going to use one I already have and just cut the tang and attach a leather handle. Now I know to normalize the steel I have to get it cherry red and let it cool down slowly. When I heat treat it though, what color should I aim for? Every kn...
by Daerir
Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:37 pm
Forum: Non-Tolkien Rangers
Topic: Seax and Thrower Combo
Replies: 15
Views: 31031

Re: Seax and Thrower Combo

I have everything planned out except the most important part.... the grind!!! I don't know if I should do a V grind or a Full Flat Grind! I dont have a belt grinder so it is going to have to be mostly file work. Which would be easier to do and what would the best way to do it be? I would imagine the...
by Daerir
Fri Jan 22, 2016 4:17 pm
Forum: Non-Tolkien Rangers
Topic: Seax and Thrower Combo
Replies: 15
Views: 31031

Re: Seax and Thrower Combo

Okay so, with the 12" blade being suggested, I ordered a piece of 1095 Carbon Steel and I am going to attempt to make my own custom seax, WITH a brass crossguard and pommel, and a stacked leather handle!! If this goes well, I may take of of my throwing knives and cut it apart and do the same to...
by Daerir
Sun Jan 10, 2016 4:23 am
Forum: Non-Tolkien Rangers
Topic: Seax and Thrower Combo
Replies: 15
Views: 31031

Seax and Thrower Combo

I've been rereading the series of late and something has come across my mind. How big would their dual knives be? My seax machete is 18 inches long roughly and I thought it was awefully long and probably a little broad as well. I really want to make or have made a set that is nearly perfect to the R...
by Daerir
Tue Oct 06, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a Decently Skilled metalsmith!
Replies: 2
Views: 5541

Need a Decently Skilled metalsmith!

Okay, now that may sound extreme but I simply dont have the metal working abilities, or tools, needed for what I need. Now on to the point; My Throwing Knife was just eh. It was nice but not "Niiiice" I Gorilla Glued on some wood slab handles to give it a meatier grip. I must not have appl...
by Daerir
Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:49 am
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Traditional bowstring
Replies: 5
Views: 9917

Re: Traditional bowstring

I watched a video on how to make a rawhide bowstring but I don't know if I'm brave enough to try it without some better knowledge of it.
by Daerir
Wed Sep 09, 2015 10:45 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Cold Steel MAA Italian Longsword!!
Replies: 5
Views: 9732

Cold Steel MAA Italian Longsword!!

Or as I like to call it, anti-shine, full stealth black bladed, ranger sword!!!! Its downright awesome. Its tight fitting and light! It came with a demo test certificate. It was struck against a wooden block on each blade, each flat, and then it was thrust point first and made to bend 5" to eac...