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by TinkerPearce
Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:56 pm
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: Fat Dagger
Replies: 5
Views: 2337

Fat Dagger

It's short. It's fat. It's rustic.

OMG, I've made a Hobbit!
:mrgreen:
by TinkerPearce
Tue Jul 30, 2019 5:56 am
Forum: Modern Tactical Knives
Topic: Another blast from the past...
Replies: 3
Views: 5238

Another blast from the past...

I make mostly swords, daggers and saex these days, but a decade or so ago I went through a tactical knife kick. Going through some old photos tonight I came across this. A buddy of mine had come to dinner and I showed him a small saex-knife. He joked, "You should make a tactical saex." I d...
by TinkerPearce
Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:15 am
Forum: Other Sharp Objects
Topic: Just finished sword
Replies: 12
Views: 4560

Re: Just finished sword

Awesome! Looks like you're ready for a run on "Forged in Fire"!!! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: Someone calls me every season, and I have to explain all over again that I do mostly stock removal. Oh, I can and do forge blades- one or two a year, maybe, but really not up to a level where I'd be a g...
by TinkerPearce
Mon Jul 29, 2019 12:10 am
Forum: Other Sharp Objects
Topic: Just finished sword
Replies: 12
Views: 4560

Re: Just finished sword

Doc B wrote:Very nice! What metal did you use, for the blade?
5160 spring-steel. Been using it for going on 30 years; with the right heat treatment it makes an excellent sword.
by TinkerPearce
Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:47 pm
Forum: Other Sharp Objects
Topic: Just finished sword
Replies: 12
Views: 4560

Re: Just finished sword

Quick Steel wrote:Stunning. An absolutely beautiful sword.
Thank you!
by TinkerPearce
Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:37 pm
Forum: Other Sharp Objects
Topic: Just finished sword
Replies: 12
Views: 4560

Just finished sword

In the style of an Irish ring-hilt sword, 29" blade, 2lbs.4oz.
by TinkerPearce
Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:54 pm
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: Some of my recent work.
Replies: 8
Views: 2447

Re: Some of my recent work.

Medieval swords and daggers are fun, but I get a yen to do something different now and again. Here are a couple of recent examples.IMG_2086.jpgIMG_2088.jpgIMG_2089.jpg IMG_2091.jpgIMG_2092.jpgIMG_2094.jpgIMG_2095.jpg Very nice! What is the handle material used? The top knife? Not sure- it was label...
by TinkerPearce
Fri Jul 26, 2019 6:00 am
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: Some of my recent work.
Replies: 8
Views: 2447

Some of my recent work.

Medieval swords and daggers are fun, but I get a yen to do something different now and again. Here are a couple of recent examples.
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by TinkerPearce
Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:37 am
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: Some of my work....
Replies: 19
Views: 4838

Re: Some of my work....

Very nice knives- clean workmanship and efficient designs. I'd pack them into the woods!
by TinkerPearce
Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:10 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Blast from the past- the TFDS
Replies: 23
Views: 1626

Re: Blast from the past- the TFDS

The exception was the fixed-blade version I made for my buddy; that was all about function, and it was made and gifted specifically as a small thing I could do that, in extremis, might help my friend stay alive. For that I offer no apologies. Thank you for your response. I think it was thoughtful t...
by TinkerPearce
Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:38 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Blast from the past- the TFDS
Replies: 23
Views: 1626

Re: Blast from the past- the TFDS

zoogirl wrote:
I really hope you keep it locked up. Preferably in a box that can’t be opened from the inside. ::paranoid::
LOL- I got a good chuckle out of this comment!
by TinkerPearce
Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:36 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Blast from the past- the TFDS
Replies: 23
Views: 1626

Re: Blast from the past- the TFDS

Thanks for posting the spatula, TinkerPearce. I'd like to see some of the Viking era and European medieval period stuff you've made. You are most welcome. You can see a fair bit of my work at Kult of Athena's website, or at tinkerswords.com in the assorted galleries. I'll find the correct portion o...
by TinkerPearce
Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:14 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Blast from the past- the TFDS
Replies: 23
Views: 1626

Re: Blast from the past- the TFDS

That you find me morally offensive for making weapons is not really germain to this forum or, for that matter, the topic. It isn't a morality issue for me, It's the implied violence. I thought that needed a push back. I do respect your remarks in your defense of your post. I understand. To answer y...
by TinkerPearce
Thu Jul 25, 2019 3:48 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Blast from the past- the TFDS
Replies: 23
Views: 1626

Re: Blast from the past- the TFDS

I must say that when I started to read this post I was expecting something that looked like an AMFMZK (asian made flea market zombie killer). I was really surprised to see such a cool knife. But I have a couple of questions though: Why a chisel grind? If you use this grind would you need to make a ...
by TinkerPearce
Thu Jul 25, 2019 8:08 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Blast from the past- the TFDS
Replies: 23
Views: 1626

Re: Blast from the past- the TFDS

I'm not actually selling anything here; I don't make these any more and don't intend to start again. That you find me morally offensive for making weapons is not really germain to this forum or, for that matter, the topic. 95% of what I make are medieval or viking era swords and knives, so implement...
by TinkerPearce
Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:15 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Blast from the past- the TFDS
Replies: 23
Views: 1626

Re: Blast from the past- the TFDS

FRJ wrote:Aren't you a salesman, Tink, for trashey garb.
What are you on about? I've never sold garb, trashy or otherwise, in my life.
by TinkerPearce
Thu Jul 25, 2019 5:27 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Blast from the past- the TFDS
Replies: 23
Views: 1626

Re: Blast from the past- the TFDS

It doesn’t look like you could do much stabbing with it, but when your opponent no longer has hands...or arms...or a head...I suppose that hardly matters. :shock: Thanks! I wouldn't try to go through ribs with it, but with the razor-sharp flat leading it's designed so that instead of poking a hole ...
by TinkerPearce
Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:30 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Blast from the past- the TFDS
Replies: 23
Views: 1626

Blast from the past- the TFDS

This is a knife I made from 2006-2010. I wanted to make the most brutal practical folding fighter that I could (more as a challenging thought-experiment than anything else,) and this is what I came up with. I brought it in from the shop and showed my wife, Linda. "My God," she said. "...
by TinkerPearce
Wed Jul 24, 2019 6:48 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Fat Barlow
Replies: 14
Views: 1002

Re: Fat Barlow

here are those pictures-
by TinkerPearce
Wed Jul 24, 2019 6:08 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Fat Barlow
Replies: 14
Views: 1002

Re: Fat Barlow

Sharpnshinyknives wrote:

Welcome also. Could you show us a picture of the spine side of the knife both open and closed? I would like to see how thick this knife is. I really like what I see.
I'll see what I can do in the morning- the light indoors just isn't good enough tonight.
by TinkerPearce
Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:08 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Fat Barlow
Replies: 14
Views: 1002

Fat Barlow

I'm a knife and sword maker by trade, mostly specializing in the weapons of the Viking era and European medieval period, but once in a while I get the urge to stray, specifically into folding knives. The other week I made this one, a 'chubby' Barlow knife. No, it's not for sale; it's not quite good ...
by TinkerPearce
Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:21 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Gebr. Muller pocket knife
Replies: 6
Views: 1441

Gebr. Muller pocket knife

Something I picked up at an antique mall this afternoon. It seems a well-made knife with useful features, and it was a fair bit cheaper than a modern knife with similar features. I'd been looking for a pocket-knife for EDC and the price was right so I snagged it. It's marked Geb.Muller- stgt on the ...

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