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Published: 2010-10-13 05:34:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 1862; Favourites: 56; Downloads: 11
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That's right a third set of blades.
I think I like making these. Anywho. The small one is Horse for the blade and Turkey for the handle. The long one is Ostrich for the blade and Horse for the handle
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Hard enough to go through 6 layers of standard cardboard.
They don't hold an edge for long though, so keeping them sharp is difficult.
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Very nice!!!!
what is the fiber holding the blade on the handle? Tendrons from animal?
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Faux sinew, Silk with a wax coating.
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some of the best-looking bone weapons I've seen
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Thank you very much.
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So did I. Too bad they have since be traded for.
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Do you still make blades like this?
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Of course. When I have the materials. I can make two blades currently. However my work shop is buried under spring cleaning and won't be freed for a week at best.
If you're interested, I trade for goods and services, as well as coin.
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Sounds good, I might check in a little later.
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Are they actually sharp?? I do bonecarving myself.. have just started and only done two things.. but i want to make a small one for me to carry.. how do you do it?
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They don't carry much of an edge, but the point can stay poke worthy. If you used them for protection, they would be most effective as thrusting weapons.
As for how. I choose the part of the leg bone, cut it loose, decide what the blade shape will be, the take it to a belt sander. Once the overall shape is to satisfaction, I finish the edge with a Dremel. Then I sand it by hand with sand paper and a sanding sponge.
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Thanks.. i dont currently ahve a belt sander,a dn have just been using a dremel for all my work. but i will be getting one soon. Do you think that an antler would work for the Blade? a am just making a small wrist-blade style one, only a couple of inches long.
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An antler would be uniquely suited for a blade.
If you can cut a band longways down the middle, say a quarter inch thick, it should do just fine.
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Thank you. I have a buck antler that has a VERY thick section. so i will use that. thank you very much.
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If you ever want any more advise, just ask. I'll do my best to answer.
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Thank you. I just have one more question, can the blade and the handle be all one piece, or must you carve them seperately?
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Either will work. The designe of the blade is only limited by the horn, and your tools.
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I am delighted that people can actually do this!!!
I featured a "Blade of Bone" in one of my stories (fanfic, actually) - it was made from dragon, though, and was a huge two-hander.
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Yes I do. There is no set price at the moment. So I usually start by asking...How much would you expect to pay for them?
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I'm thinking about selling them, if you're interested.
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Ooooooooh, the Ostrich one is simply amazing! Excellent work!
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Thank you very much. Had it done in under three hours.
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