AndyAlm Posted August 7, 2006 Hello all. I am new to the blacksmith forum, but I figure the best way to break the ice is to post this picture of a dagger I made from an old file and sold on ebay about a month ago. At 14 inches overall, it's the closest thing to a sword that I've made (yet). The diamond cross section is all forged in by hand and then ground, the blade was oil quenched and tempered to a full spring temper. I figure that with a weapon designed for use against armor, toughness is better than fine edge-holding capacity, no? Anyway, what are your thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Salvati Posted August 7, 2006 Daggers, were not meant really to go against armor, not that kind of dagger at least. Daggers were kind of an everyday tool, carried when it was not really practical to carry a sword. Daggers that were meant to peirce armor, maille mostly, were pretty much big non-edged spikes, with hardened points. A nice dagger like that would be used at the table, and at many other everyday tasks. Nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nolano Posted August 7, 2006 Even the daggers that ARE made for combat against armor often were basically spikes with edges, for getting between armor parts. But that is excellent work, dont mean to be critical or anything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julian Posted August 7, 2006 hey that dagger looks real neat! welcome to IFI it's a great site.:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oakwoodforge Posted August 7, 2006 Nice Blade man, Good job on the whole thing especially the guard to blade fit, that part always give me fits. OH and Welcome to IforgeIron.com Jens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dodge Posted August 7, 2006 Welcome Andy, I'm a newby when it comes to blade work but having fun learning. I hope I can enventually produce something that nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klickitat Posted August 7, 2006 I am new here too, but thought I would say hi to you as well and to say I like the blade. Very nice. what did you use for the guard? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyAlm Posted August 7, 2006 The guard is just forged steel. I cut the slit in it with a kind of a thick jewelers saw blade. Needless to say that took me a little while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V Posted August 12, 2006 I love your design, very tough, seems handy and dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walkerironworks84 Posted January 14, 2010 Awesome dagger! That era of blade is my favorite. I love the guard and grip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
