3rd. Pattern FS fighting knife

[rbminis]

Well done

Thank you!

Stunning works of art.

Thank you as well!
Ralph.

[Serge M.]

I was just made aware of this old thread.

It's the most impressive fine miniature work I have yet seen. It's in the wow category.
Outstanding craftsmanship and true in dimensions to the full size originals.

Congratulations Ralph.

-Serge

[rbminis]

I was just made aware of this old thread.

It's the most impressive fine miniature work I have yet seen. It's in the wow category.
Outstanding craftsmanship and true in dimensions to the full size originals.

Congratulations Ralph.

-Serge

Thank you Serge!
That means a lot coming from you.
Here is how the scabbard drag was made. This was the hardest to figure out.
I had to make a die, press the brass sheet, trim the pieces, and then I fit and solder them together.
Ralph.

[gregM]

Ralph does more than just mini FS knives.
Here is a John Ek model 1 fighting knife that he just completed.

[Serge M.]

Here is how the scabbard drag was made. This was the hardest to figure out.
I had to make a die, press the brass sheet, trim the pieces, and then I fit and solder them together.
Ralph.

Ralph,
Many blade guys don't know that the scabbard is the hardest part to make true and without fault, compared to the rest of the parts, especially in minis.

Great demonstration photos of what's required for just the chape.

-Serge

[dragnet]

Super work

[rbminis]

Super work

Thank you!
Ralph.

[RoyA]

Exceptional craftsmanship Herr Boos

[rbminis]

Exceptional craftsmanship Herr Boos

Thank you Roy!
Ralph.

[pitfighter]

Really awesome work - I collect Fairbairn Sykes and have a few different types - but yours are really, really cool.
Oh and the John Ek is really cool - too!