blade blanks.....

**cloves** · 24th May 07, 07:40 PM

hey ...i know a few of you guys have made your own sgians and dirks...but has anybody tackled a basket hilt or claymore?
A friend of mine is looking to make a two handed sword, and was wondering if blade blanks that big were available?

**haukehaien** · 24th May 07, 07:50 PM

American Fencer's Supply has some.

**cloves** · 24th May 07, 08:03 PM

thanks!

**auld argonian** · 24th May 07, 08:15 PM

...once again...I NEVER cease to be amazed at the breadth of knowledge and supply of resources that the members of this forum posess...

Best

AA

**cwr89** · 24th May 07, 09:13 PM

I've never done a basket hilt, but I have done a cup hilt for some Rattan fighters (SCA) I've tried many times to do a nice looking basket style hilt and the result is always the same. poop. Now, I am not a very skilled metal worker. I am really only a novice.

~Casey