I completely agree about making the blades very asymmetrical for later sharpening. That's how I make mine. Plus they just have that cool primitive hand made look.
While I don’t know of any examples of complete sidescrapers with the handles preserved (since it’s so rare), it’s not unusual to find similar tools with use-wear indicating they were hafted to a handle. Being hafted in the center of a long handle that could be grasped with two handed would probably work best. Alternatives to flint scrapers or to unhafted scrapers of any kind?
I completely agree about making the blades very asymmetrical for later sharpening. That's how I make mine. Plus they just have that cool primitive hand made look.
This is a great video. I appreciate the effort you made to explain the reasons for every step you took while building the knife.
Wow you are a truly gifted craftsman. That is an absolutely stunning knife. Thank you for making this video.
Thanks you, and you’re welcome! I appreciate that!
Loving your craft videos. Keep it up!!
I like it,turned out really nice.
Nice looking knife
Great job
Nicely done
Very nice knife
would they haft flint scrapers like the one you use to shape the handle? what alternatives can someone use for that task?
While I don’t know of any examples of complete sidescrapers with the handles preserved (since it’s so rare), it’s not unusual to find similar tools with use-wear indicating they were hafted to a handle. Being hafted in the center of a long handle that could be grasped with two handed would probably work best. Alternatives to flint scrapers or to unhafted scrapers of any kind?
what is the black glue?
That would be pine pitch glue! It’s made from condensed pine sap, charcoal, and usually tallow or oil.