Seaxes suddenly available
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 7:15 pm
Okay, so here's the story on these. There is a guy in the SCA who would order 3 knives a year from me. He wanted them to look somewhat period, but they didn't have to be exact. We are closing in on the deadline for this year's knives to be ready. So I sent him a message to make sure everything was still on target for delivery, and to let him know I lost one in heat treat/temper and was working on a replacement. Well, he informed me that money was a little too tight this time around (yes, he had already placed the order before I ever started on it). So I'm stuck with two - almost three - small seaxes that made it to the top of my priority list.
Well, I have decided to offer them to my ranger family. Here are some pics and stats:
The blade blank for the 3rd knife is on top:
Here is the blank. I don't have any stats on it yet:
The larger of the two blades:
Stats:
Blade length: 5 3/4"
Blade width: ~ 1 1/2"
Thickness: 1/8"
The smaller knife:
Stats:
Blade length: 4 1/4"
Blade Width: 1 3/8
Thickness: 1/8
I have no stats on the blank yet. It will change during the construction. These are made from my usual circle saw steel. They are heat treated then tempered to 450 degrees. They are partial tang as seems to be the case with some historical pieces I've seen.
So, if I finish these as I have planned, the big blade will be $100 plus shipping. The small $80 plus shipping. If you want them customized, the price will reflect it. PM me if you are interested. I am willing to set up payment arrangements for anyone needing them. I will update the thread as I work on the knives.
Well, I have decided to offer them to my ranger family. Here are some pics and stats:
The blade blank for the 3rd knife is on top:
Here is the blank. I don't have any stats on it yet:
The larger of the two blades:
Stats:
Blade length: 5 3/4"
Blade width: ~ 1 1/2"
Thickness: 1/8"
The smaller knife:
Stats:
Blade length: 4 1/4"
Blade Width: 1 3/8
Thickness: 1/8
I have no stats on the blank yet. It will change during the construction. These are made from my usual circle saw steel. They are heat treated then tempered to 450 degrees. They are partial tang as seems to be the case with some historical pieces I've seen.
So, if I finish these as I have planned, the big blade will be $100 plus shipping. The small $80 plus shipping. If you want them customized, the price will reflect it. PM me if you are interested. I am willing to set up payment arrangements for anyone needing them. I will update the thread as I work on the knives.