11-18-2013, 12:08 AM
So here is tonight's work, with a step back as I had to remake the grip for the hilt completely. Hollowed out too much, making the wood too thin. When doing a job, do it right!! Especially for the customer l :-P
I further sanded down the tang so now it is giving perfect fit for the hilt. I also heated the tang up then quenching it in order to not only make it rust proof, but also a little stronger.
Everything seems a good fit.
Now need my hands on some leather. What do you guys recommend, pigskin, or cow leather? Veggie of course 8-)
In the first two photos is the leather that I already have. I think that it is chemically treated, and seems to mark easily.
I further sanded down the tang so now it is giving perfect fit for the hilt. I also heated the tang up then quenching it in order to not only make it rust proof, but also a little stronger.
Everything seems a good fit.
Now need my hands on some leather. What do you guys recommend, pigskin, or cow leather? Veggie of course 8-)
In the first two photos is the leather that I already have. I think that it is chemically treated, and seems to mark easily.
Samuel J.