Civil War short sword WIP

[Jason Fry]

Heat treated the sword last night. A bit of warp, but I think I can get it in the temper.

Have the quench on video but haven't uploaded yet.



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[WildThings]

Heat treated the sword last night. A bit of warp, but I think I can get it in the temper.

Have the quench on video but haven't uploaded yet.
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Waiting for it!

[Jason Fry]

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Here's the quenching video! Got it in the tempering oven right now, clamped up to deal with a little warpage.

[Jason Fry]

When you don't have a dedicated tempering oven.




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[sierracharlie338]

Just don’t let momma find out! That Damascus looks great man. I’m working on my first billet also. I wish I had a friend with a power hammer. Hand hammering is killing me.


Sierracharlie out…

[Jason Fry]

After finish grinding comes a lot of hand sanding.




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[brnhtown]

That Damascus knife is sick!

[Jason Fry]

Fit up the D guard tonight. Likely handle tomorrow.



Laid it out on paper first. Mild steel bar stock and dykem after that.




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[Jason Fry]

Changed the guard shape. Took a long time, but I got a clean block out of an Osage log. Guard is blued.

In the mean time, I can verify that it is sharp.



Superglue, and good to go. Meanwhile, I epoxied the knife up as well. All that'll be left after the glue dries is peening the tang.


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[WildThings]

Wait for it!

[Jason Fry]

Alright folks, here we go. 25 inches overall. Osage handle, blued D guard. Weight is 2 pounds 2.6 oz.









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[sierracharlie338]

Dang Jason I’d love to learn some pointers from you. You have supreme talent bud


Sierracharlie out…

[tazhunter0]

I hope you have this in March on your table in Dallas.

[Jason Fry]

I hope you have this in March on your table in Dallas.

Likely. I don't figure there will be that many customers toting that kind of cash at Abilene this weekend.

[Jason Fry]

I hope you have this in March on your table in Dallas.

I saw you come by later with a rifle...

Here are some better pics of this sword.

Right side


Left side


Long and pointy!


Handle


Clamshell top guard and peened tang


Here's an original knife in this pattern.

http://www.historicalarms.com/confederate-and-union-civil-war-swords-for-sale/confederate-bowie-knife-for-sale.html