New ranger knife.

[Ursus]

Here are a few pics of my recently completed fighting/camp knife. This is going to replace my faithful old dirk as my new work/fighting knife. Design concept wise I was thinking along the lines of a leaf blade cut in half, much like the movie version of Orcrist. Maybe something Elven Ursus saw in his wanderings that he attempted to recreate in his home forge with the scant materials to hand. I'm pleased with how it turned out and it cuts like a beast.

Stats:
Blade material: 5160
Thickness: 5/16"
Length: 15 1/2"
Back edge: 3 1/2"
Handle material: Mulberry scales with elk antler crown pommel.
Assembly: Peened/handle scales

[Ursus]

And few more.

[Greg]

I keep on saying that a heavy, wide knife is a beast for wood processing, and I'm pretty sure I could knock someone out cold with the spine of one through a helmet.

Looks great; glad it turned out so well for you!

[Elleth]

That is a BEAST! Awesome!

I'm curious - why use both wood and antler, rather just simple wood or a whole piece of antler?
Is it pure aesthetics, or is there a particular functionality difference you were after?

[Ursus]

That is a BEAST! Awesome!

I'm curious - why use both wood and antler, rather just simple wood or a whole piece of antler?
Is it pure aesthetics, or is there a particular functionality difference you were after?

Several reasons really. Partly aesthetics. I did make a pommel in brass but the look didn't capture what I wanted. Originally it was all antler but in slimming down the handle I ate into the pith. After that I went with the mulberry scales but still needed a pommel. I had the brass one I mentioned but it just didn't look right. I like my personal gear to look more organic. While pondering what to do I was tossing the ruined antler in the air and catching it when the idea hit me to cut the crown off and fit it on as a pommel. The result is what you see here.

[Ringulf]

Very nice Brother Bear!
I love making handles of Antler and your aging technique is great! I also love the shape of the blade! Fantastic work!

[Zaskar24]

That is a really nice looking knife Ursus. I like the design as a whole and especially how you left the finish along the spine. Something I could see myself carrying that is for sure.

[Manveruon]

That's absolutely gorgeous. I enjoy the shape immensely; it looks like something of a cross between a seax and a bowie, and that organic curvature on the leading edge gives it a really dynamic profile. It's simple, yet complex, and moreover design is totally functional and businesslike, with an earthy, organic feel. Just about a perfect ranger knife! One of these days I'm definitely going to have to commission something from you, because I absolutely adore your work.

[wulfgar]

Beautiful!

[Brownno]

That looks so amazing hopefully I can find one that will work for me.

[Mirimaran]

Love that knife! I think it fits perfectly with the aesthetics of the Ranger. Now, what sort of scabbard are you thinking?

Ken

[Rifter]

Nice piece. Looks trusty indeed

[Ursus]

Love that knife! I think it fits perfectly with the aesthetics of the Ranger. Now, what sort of scabbard are you thinking?

Ken

Thanks for the kind words all! Ken, the scabbard will be one of my woodcore ones using a modified version of the slat method with goatskin stitched over top. Haven't decided on how I'm going to wear it yet, probably slanted across my back or on my right hip.