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Originally Posted by Old Hippie  Sharp lookin'! 
That's an interesting handle for the pattern-welded blade ("rainwater" innit?). For the base of the crown, you might want to do a little scrimshaw since it's a daywear sgian. Otherwise I'd say the founding for a largish jewel of some sort would always be snagging on something.  |
The antler was not large and had a significant curve, so I cut it short. I considered putting in a brass spacer then more antler, but wanted to blend out to the width of the blade. The brass seemed like it would work better. By the way carbide end mills cut both brass and antler like butter.
I had thought of a scrimshaw. Have to look into how to do it. Also thought of a thin cabochon with a brass solid wall setting. I could probably make one with the milling machine if I was carefull. My other thought was some sort of button or concho. Still thinking on it.
Anyone have any theories on a way to increase the pattern contrast on the blade?
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