Vikings of Lanier

[C Rex]

Finished up another Seax. I call this one the "Lanier" due to the handle being bog oak from the bottom of Lake Lanier - fence post from the old farmstead flooded out at the junction of Chesstatee & Chattahoochee. It's three inches longer than the original artifact Nordic blade. Blade is OSB, fittings are from a bronze boat prop, and sheath outer skin is from a leather couch cushion. Waste not want not. Enjoy

(now I just to need to find one of them "lizard boats" to find a new owner)

 

[DinkyDau]

Carl fine work Sir!

 

[coletrain]

It's beautiful. I really like that you know exactly where each part came from. It's more unique & special than just buying a block of fancy wood from the store.

 

[C Rex]

Although I'm kind of a sucker for pretty handle material, I try to stay away from "store" product. But I have been known to by a $10 shovel at the big box stores just for the handle if it's exceptional. I have found some marvelous handle material in old stumps (serious lot of work), firewood stacks (wife gets a little po'd when I take some out of the winter's supply), old pallets, etc. Always on the look out.
Same with guard materials.
Quality hi-carb steels sit in rusty scrap piles, old farms, machine shops and junk yards. Just got to know how to spot it and how to test it for suitability. Takes a few years of trial and error (mostly error), but can be learned.
Best part is it is fun and challenging at the same time. Keeps me young.

 

[7pt62THOR]

Looks fantastic Brother!

 

[BIKER13]

Looks great.

 

[imawoodsman]

Wow!! Awesome craftsmanship!

 

[Targetmaster]

Have you ever brought up BIKER13 from the bottom of Lake Lanier??

 

[C Rex]

Have you ever brought up BIKER13 from the bottom of Lake Lanier??

Naw, every time I get close he stirs up the mud and slips away.....