I was just sorta interested when these knives were being worked out, but now that I've seen several examples I have a nice piece of O-1 Tool Steel that's been waiting on me a long time. I would have to do my own now, but that's alright as I am getting more and more energy, now it's getting the stamina to stand up at the grinder for awhile.
(But before I do anything for myself I have a couple of items that I know a couple of guys would like me to get on the stick and finish. They've both been very, very patient.
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The O-1 is 1/4" thick and IIRC it's maybe wide enough, but in case it isn't I know where to get a car spring that is.
I guess what I'm saying now is that I would really like to have one, but with some differences.
I would really like a bone or stag stick tang handle with copper at both ends about 3/16" to 1/4" thick and have the blade and handle tapered about the same angle as some of the old ones showed.
I particularly like
this one that Keith posted.
To fancy things up on the sheath I have either brass or German Silver sheet to put along the bottom.
I'm thinking the German Silver nicely satin finished with copper rivets would be an eye stopper on a black leather sheath!!!!
Edited to show the word "this" better.