09/30/2025
Here is a big side knife I made a while back. Its in the style of the blacksmith made fighting knives popular during the Civil War and earlier. The blade on this one I forged from a large rasp, and the guard was a piece of scrap rebar. The handle is hickory and semi squared for a solid grip, with the tang of the blade running through and peened to the pommel to keep everything secure. For the scabbard on this one I went with straight copper rivets instead of stitching for a different look. These big knives were often crude and tough, and the originals ended up being used more often to clear campsites of saplings that actual fighting! Perfect for Civil War or Old West reenanctors, collectors, or anyone else needing a big solid knife! This one is available so let me know if you're interested
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