The making of a kindjal

delor · 22nd May 2012, 10:55 PM

Hi Atlantia,

thanks you for your reply.
I do agree that pattern welded looks very nice. I would have loved to make it with twisted patterns just as yours (a really beautiful one) , but unfortunately I could not convince the buyer...

About the thickness of the blade : my feeling is that is could be around 8mm (0.31 inches) Could you please tell me how thick is yours ?

The commission is based on a genuine model that has been shown on ebay. I don't think I might post here the photos from ebay, but I will post drawings in some times. Then, more questions will certainly come along as the work goes on.

Thanks a lot !

Bernard

Atlantia · 22nd May 2012, 11:30 PM

Hi Bernard.

Weight: 573.8g. POB 11cm from hilt.
It's ok to post photo's from eBay as long as the item is sold not currently for sale (so not an active auction).

delor · 23rd May 2012, 12:04 AM

Wow, perfect. Many thanks !
I've just seen that our genuine model is back online on ebay, so no photo right now... I'll post drawings instead !
Regards,
Bernard

Atlantia · 23rd May 2012, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by delor

Wow, perfect. Many thanks !
I've just seen that our genuine model is back online on ebay, so no photo right now... I'll post drawings instead !
Regards,
Bernard

Hi Bernard,

Glad to be of help. Look forward to seeing the drawings and hope to see the project progress.
What decisions have you made so far concerning construction?
ATB
Gene

delor · 23rd May 2012, 10:47 PM

Hello Gene,
I think that the construction should be quite simple : a tang, two wood or horn scales with big silver rivets. Size will approximatively be the same as yours. I don't see much difficulty here. Do I miss something ?
Regards,
Bernard

Atlantia · 24th May 2012, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delor

Hello Gene,
I think that the construction should be quite simple : a tang, two wood or horn scales with big silver rivets. Size will approximatively be the same as yours. I don't see much difficulty here. Do I miss something ?
Regards,
Bernard

Hi Bernard,

Will you use a single steel construction? What about tempering? You can see the differential tempering is very visible on mine. I think it's often a feature of Kindjals.

ATB
Gene

delor · 24th May 2012, 07:46 AM

Hi Gene,

yes I will use single steel. That's the choice of the buyer and I couldn't convince him to make neither twisted core nor layered steel. I confess I'm thinking of making a second one for myself at the same time, this one with twisted patterns...
Differential quenching or tempering is of course possible, that's a point I will discuss with him later. Anyway, it's still possible to make it, and decide after that whether or not to reveal it by acid etching.
Maybe we will make some engraving at the base of the blade, this is still being discussed...

Regards,
Bernard

22nd May 2012, 11:30 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Bernard. Weight: 573.8g. POB 11cm from hilt. It's ok to post photo's from eBay as long as the item is sold not currently for sale (so not an active auction). Attached Images

22nd May 2012, 10:55 PM	#1
delor Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Marseille - France Posts: 73	Hi Atlantia, thanks you for your reply. I do agree that pattern welded looks very nice. I would have loved to make it with twisted patterns just as yours (a really beautiful one) , but unfortunately I could not convince the buyer... About the thickness of the blade : my feeling is that is could be around 8mm (0.31 inches) Could you please tell me how thick is yours ? The commission is based on a genuine model that has been shown on ebay. I don't think I might post here the photos from ebay, but I will post drawings in some times. Then, more questions will certainly come along as the work goes on. Thanks a lot ! Bernard

23rd May 2012, 12:04 AM	#3
delor Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Marseille - France Posts: 73	Wow, perfect. Many thanks ! I've just seen that our genuine model is back online on ebay, so no photo right now... I'll post drawings instead ! Regards, Bernard

23rd May 2012, 10:47 PM	#5
delor Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Marseille - France Posts: 73	Hello Gene, I think that the construction should be quite simple : a tang, two wood or horn scales with big silver rivets. Size will approximatively be the same as yours. I don't see much difficulty here. Do I miss something ? Regards, Bernard

24th May 2012, 07:46 AM	#7
delor Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Marseille - France Posts: 73	Hi Gene, yes I will use single steel. That's the choice of the buyer and I couldn't convince him to make neither twisted core nor layered steel. I confess I'm thinking of making a second one for myself at the same time, this one with twisted patterns... Differential quenching or tempering is of course possible, that's a point I will discuss with him later. Anyway, it's still possible to make it, and decide after that whether or not to reveal it by acid etching. Maybe we will make some engraving at the base of the blade, this is still being discussed... Regards, Bernard