A better (clearer) photo of the #cutlass with the hook and hat I've made previously.

#pirate #sword #hook #tricorn #hat

It’s done!
The leather fitting was quite tricky and the lacing a complete pain, but it works and is functional.
An interesting project overall, with some new techniques and good practice on some I already knew.
Completely off the top of my head, no real plans or drawings.
#blacksmith #hook #BeMorePirate

Test fit with the mounting brace. It works!
The whole wood and brace section will be covered in leather or cloth.

#blacksmith #hook #BeMorePirate

Today I peened the tenon and permanently attached the hook. Then turned the wooden cup ready for lacing, leather, etc
The nails are just there to line up the holes until I make some short nails for the four outer holes to nail it to the cup.
#blacksmith #hook #BeMorePirate

Job #2 was to make a 100mm diameter dishing swage so I can continue with the #hook project.
It isn’t perfectly round, but it doesn’t fit in the gas forge to fix it (and I’m out of charcoal). Should be workable though. Made from an old rusty leaf spring. Might drill and bolt the end yet (after it cools). #blacksmith

It is cool (for summer) today, so I fired up the forge for some practice. I decided on a meat hook, as it involves a wrapped eye, and some complex bends.

#blacksmith #metalwork #hook