Cascabel Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 Just finished me newest cutlass. Hopefully the images show up.... >>>>> Cascabel
hurricane Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 Wow! That is absolutely gorgeous. Great work. It would be an honor for a bloke to be run through with something this well crafted. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com
Captain Jim Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 Very nice. Can I hold that for you while you do your gun demo? No? What, you don't trust me? Smart man... My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around...
Stynky Tudor Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 Oh Cascabel you shouldn't have, you didn't need to make that for me. But I'm not one to look a gift house in the mouth, I gladly accept this present on behalf of myself & I'm more than happy to take it off your hands. Thank you so much. Gorgeous work BTW!
Hawk the QM Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 (edited) Now that is spiffy mate. Well done, it's a beauty! Now the real question remains..... Ribbed for who's pleasure? (ooooh I had to.. that grip looks mighty comfortable... sounds kinda bad after my last comment though) Edited October 8, 2008 by Thequartermaster
Mission Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 Say, that is nice. Now can you make a surgeon's amputation saw? I have two designs for you to consider... Mycroft: "My brother has the brain of a scientist or a philosopher, yet he elects to be a detective. What might we deduce about his heart?" John: "I don't know." Mycroft: "Neither do I. But initially he wanted to be a pirate."
callenish gunner Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 very nice m' bucco ....a fine piece of cutlery you have there! Your attention to detail is outstanding! My sincerest compliments!!
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 Too shiny... needs blooded. No, I'm not volunteering. VERY nice Mr. Cascabel. Bo
1stMate Matt Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 That looks great. Did you make it from scratch or did you customize a standard sword? -1st Mate of Pirates Magazine -Bladesmith/Owner of That Works Studio http://youtube.com/thatworks thatworks.shop
Cascabel Posted October 9, 2008 Author Posted October 9, 2008 That looks great. Did you make it from scratch or did you customize a standard sword? I'm not set up to make blades, so it was ready made. The rest of it I made from scratch. >>>> Cascabel
Graydog Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 Just finished me newest cutlass. Hopefully the images show up.... >>>>> Cascabel 100% first rate! Why am I sharing my opinion? Because I am a special snowflake who has an opinion of such import that it must be shared and because people really care what I think!
1stMate Matt Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 That's awesome. -1st Mate of Pirates Magazine -Bladesmith/Owner of That Works Studio http://youtube.com/thatworks thatworks.shop
Black Syren Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 Oh Cascabel you shouldn't have, you didn't need to make that for me. But I'm not one to look a gift house in the mouth, I gladly accept this present on behalf of myself & I'm more than happy to take it off your hands. Thank you so much. Gorgeous work BTW! *Slaps Stynkys hands* Nay tis not for ye......*Debates best way to pilfer it while smiling sweetly* Actually it is well done Cascabel..very well done... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/Dara286/trident01-11.png If you got a dream chase it, cause a dream won't chase you back...(Cody Johnson Till you Can't)
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 Could ya show more of yer scabbard sir? Did you make it as well? I have a couple of blades that need 'em and my design just isn't very good. Any help and advice you could share on that topic would be very much appreciated. Thought of trying a rawhide covered in glove leather. Anything? Thanks. Bo
Cascabel Posted October 10, 2008 Author Posted October 10, 2008 Could ya show more of yer scabbard sir? Did you make it as well? I have a couple of blades that need 'em and my design just isn't very good. Any help and advice you could share on that topic would be very much appreciated. Thought of trying a rawhide covered in glove leather. Anything? Thanks.Bo I made the scabbard, baldric and buckle also. I'll shoot a couple of pics and post them after the weekend. I'm out of town on a gig right now. >>>> Cascabel
Cascabel Posted October 14, 2008 Author Posted October 14, 2008 Could ya show more of yer scabbard sir? Did you make it as well? I have a couple of blades that need 'em and my design just isn't very good. Any help and advice you could share on that topic would be very much appreciated. Thought of trying a rawhide covered in glove leather. Anything? Thanks.Bo Here are detail shots of the scabbard : >>>> Cascabel
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted October 14, 2008 Posted October 14, 2008 Thankee sir. Did you form it around the blade wet? Use a substitute form? How difficult was it making the curve match the blade? Sorry for all the elementary questions, but I really wish to know so I can cover my two blades for safety. Wether I keep them or not, they should have a scabbard. Bo
Cascabel Posted October 14, 2008 Author Posted October 14, 2008 Thankee sir. Did you form it around the blade wet? Use a substitute form? How difficult was it making the curve match the blade? Sorry for all the elementary questions, but I really wish to know so I can cover my two blades for safety. Wether I keep them or not, they should have a scabbard.Bo The way I do them is to make a close fit to the blade by measuring in several spots, marking the leather to follow the curve of the edge of the blade, and then fold it and run it through the sewing machine with the stitching along the side where the edge is, which makes a straight scabbard. The next step is to run it through the band saw to cut off the excess leather close to the stitching. To curve it, I then soak it in water for about a half hour, and force the blade into it with the seam running down the side of the blade. It helps to work it over with a mallet to make the seam lay down properly. I let it dry with the blade in place. Heavily wax the blade before inserting it to prevent rusting. You can remove the blade before it completely dries. After it dries, you can dye it to whatever color you want. This is the way that works for me, but some makers use other methods. >>>> Cascabel
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 Thanks so much! I think I will try that over my break in November. Bo
1stMate Matt Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 Nice leatherwork. Looks great. Nice and aged. -1st Mate of Pirates Magazine -Bladesmith/Owner of That Works Studio http://youtube.com/thatworks thatworks.shop
Stynky Tudor Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Just finished me newest cutlass. . . 100% first rate! Indeed!Cascabel, I'm coming over to your house after PiP - to live on your couch, make an steal stuff.
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