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That is what I would refer to as a frame handle. BTW - the maker was only 17 at the time, very impressive.

I have recently become an ironwood fan and those two look great. How did you finish them?

Very nicely done. Just curious how did you create the recesses in the handle for the scales? Are there hidden pins in the scales?

There is a blacksmith in AL that knows Clay and has a license from him to build tire hammers of his design, he also sells many of the components if you want to build your self. I probably still have his contact info if some one wants it, message or email me. Prices were reasonable I'm just...

Sorry I didn't reply earlier, I think what you are describing is a frame handle, if not I am not sure I follow what you are describing. I'd like to see pics. I tried to sort out how to do that on paper previously and I didn't see how to do it without creating a gap in the transition from guard...

That was one of the options I proposed to him, but he wants a front guard. I showed him and example pic and he has opted to go with a frame handle. It will be my first, so I have a feeling I will be studying your WIP again : ) . He wants a rustic looking Brute de Forge knife, and doesn't like...

Great first step! You got a good one.

I have a request for a full tang hunter's short sword with a guard. I have seen a Bruce Bump Bowie build using a frame to give the look of a full tang, and the Loveless method sliding the guard on from the blade end, but it restricts the blade profile, are there other methods? Would I be better...

Don't recall where I found this link, but don't think it was here so thought I would share. Seems like a pretty straight forward design and well documented build. http://dcknives.blogspot.ca/p/2-x-72-belt-grinder.html

I'm in just about the same boat, debating hammers and styles, also trying to decide if I want to build a press instead, I really want both, but the budget will only allow 1 at a time. My perspective is that of a blacksmith who also makes knives and I want room to use tooling in a hammer which is...

Ed, thanks for the response. My first thought was leather, but they said rubber, so I went with it. Hopefully the mineral soak will work, I hadn't thought about swelling the handle. I am leery about the "mechanical manipulation" because as you say, who knows what condition the tang is in. What...

I have been asked if I could "tighten up" this bayonet. It now belongs to the daughter of the vet who brought it back home and has passed on. I have only seen pictures but the handle is thought to be a rubber material and it and the guard are now loose. It looks like the tang passes through the...

Thanks!

Nice build. What is the reason you chose this design over a top mounted cylinder? Just curious, as I hope to build one at some point.

Those look great! Whats your preferred treatment for your leather handles?

Don't know what else I can add, awesome knife, but I wouldn't expect any less form you. I like the blued fittings. I haven't attempted bluing yet. What was the guard material? I'm currently just using A36 and was planning to try cold bluing.

She's a beaut! I really like the handle wood and how the laminated blade pattern looks like a hamon.

That is a very simple design, one of those duh why I didn't I think of that designs, its obvious after you see one. I think a couple short piece of scraps welded to those bolt heads to they could be tightened by hand would be about the only change I'd make. You may have given me a project for...

Nice WIP. Thanks for sharing. I hope you will do others.

I had taken a little bit of a break until finishing a Christmas present myself. I can definitely relate. Very nice come back!