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"Well I decided on a raven theme for this knife.  I can imagine this type of knife could have been used as an instrument of death. Possibly owned by an archer to finish off not only wounded game but also those left dying on the field after an epic battle. I thought that ravens were very fitting and also fitted in with the dark horn handle.\n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tI found the horn a nightmare to try to carve as it was kind of stringy and wanted to tear in strips if that makes sense. I ended up using both the dremel and some chisels and gouge I made to cut the outline of the ravens.\n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tI also sometimes struggle with the concept of more is less and decided not to overdo things on the bronze rings and opted for simple grooves.\n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tOn the pommel I decided on a bow and arrow and my initials in runes which I used my home made graver to do. I find it is better for fine work than a dremel and now prefer it though I need much more practice.\n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tonce I had cut in the ravens I found that while visible I wanted them to stand out more so I rubbed some acrylic paint in the grooves and then sanded it back and then coated it all with  4 coats of Tru Oil.\n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tMy leather has arrived so I will be working on the sheath for this and my Seax next.\n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tFinished pics to follow.\n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\t \n \n \n \n \n \n "
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