Wow! That is some really nice detail! And all the different wood combinations! Just amazing… but I don’t think it is an outside toy. More of a mount on the wall and don’t touch it!
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It’s almost impossible not to pick it up and immediately want to swing it a little or at least strike a pose. Just try not to knock any lamps over 
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I want you to be my uncle.
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Great work all around, i really love the inlays
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Another beautiful piece, As with the others I am so wishing it was a metal blade, and wondering of the scrap paduk inside and walnut outside. I had not seen elm for sale spalted or otherwise and wondering how one could determine it from other species.
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I got it from Kim Oberlin, not sure how he identified it. I’ve gotten some spalted maple and spalted birch from him as well, they are all pretty different.
I do have a pic of that scrap padauk somewhere…
Ah, here we go. It still has its masking.
I haven’t had the heart to toss them yet, they’re too interesting.
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Would make a great box lid. 
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Do you have a link to their eBay store?
All of the prior links are expired.
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Lol… explains why seller “Kim Oberlin” returned no results. Thx.
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I usually hit him up via email when I want something specific, but some of his current pieces of walnut are tempting. Interesting grain.
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My first thought was that you wrapped the handle in cork. Great looking build!!
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Wow, just wow yet again! Your nephew must be thrilled!!!
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Awesome job!
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Wow. The inlay on this is epic. Great write up as usual.
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Beautiful execution and nice combo of materials.
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The hilt is so gorgeous! Of course, the entire piece is spectacular.
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Um… I have no words that do not include profanity… I mean… Holyshiznit!
You, Sir, are a whack job! Brilliant and talented, but absolutely whacko. I aspire.
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I’ll take that all as a compliment 
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As you should… your work is amazing and inspiring. Thanks for sharing it with us!
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