Just wanted to take some time to share a few photos of the eket I stared making for myself a few months back.
This started life as a Windlass sword hilted dagger. The original had a slightly curved guard. I don't personally like curved guards so I dismounted it, straightened it and did some profile work with my belt sander. The original handle was junk so I scrapped it and made a new core over which I did a leather over cord wrap with an antiqued brown dye job. The blade had the typical Windlass mirror polish underneath the clear coat it comes covered in so I drew it back to a satin finish. My calipers say that the guard still needs some material taken off. After that I'll do the final polish, age the hilt pieces, wedge the guard in place, and prep the pommel for peening. And then its scabbard time! For scabbards I use the slat method and plan on doing a tutorial for the benefit of my fellow rangers. Have a safe and happy 4th all!
My eket WIP
My eket WIP
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Wow, great work! Looks beautiful already! I can't wait to see the final product!
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Mirimaran
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I like quite a bit! Waiting for that scabbard!
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Nice work! I rarely see a stock handle (esp Windlass) that I can't imagine replacing with something better.
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Awesome job! Looks like a very just weapon!
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Agreed, always great to see people's skills here
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Gorgeous!
Fine work Brother Bear!
Nice lines, good stock, Dwarf approved!!
Fine work Brother Bear!
Nice lines, good stock, Dwarf approved!!
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I throw axes, seaxes, and pointy sticks, And I fire my bow through the day.
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I throw axes, seaxes, and pointy sticks, And I fire my bow through the day.
Come be my ally, lift up your mead! We'll search out our foes and the Eagles we'll feed!