So! It was raining today. In an attempt at keeping the house from smelling like wet wolf, it was about time to make a mess.

Experimenting at making some good ol' fashioned weaponry of the eastern Native American sort. This is fashioned in the style, nature, shape and functionality of what is known as a "Gunstock Warclub" Here's a Wikipedia article on what they are: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunstock_war_club

It is made of tulip wood, or yellow poplar, which is a readily-available and affordable North American hardwood and would historically be used for this sort of item in lieu of hickory or maple. The blade is forged steel, which I set into the wood with a hammered brass pin.

This is a work-in-progress. It will be adorned with a few simple but appropriate designs burned into the wood, then stained and finished with brass-head tacks. The handle will be leather-wrapped.

This particular piece has a future with Qzurr. Given some time, I may be making a few more of these. We will have to wait and see!