j.w.s. Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Here's a dagger I finished up this afternoon - This was done with pieces from my scrap bucket, drawn out and than twisted into a 1 1/5" bar, o1 + 4130 + misc mild carbon (just a small amount for contrast). Seems to have hardened well but the temper could have been tweaked a little better - still experimenting with the combination since 01 and 4130 have similar hardening temps but vastly different tempering temps. Maple handle and rough forged guard / pommel. Entire knife is peened together. Blade is 8 1/4" - overall 12 3/4". I'll take more pictures if I get a chance after I make the sheath. I still have to add touchmark and file the edges deeper. - J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NN4N Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Hey j.w.s. Normally I try to give constructive critisim, because I believe it's a good way to learn. I've run into a problem with this dagger of yours though: I can't come up with anything negative about this dagger. I love the damascus pattern, shape, rough forged guard and pommel and dark wooden handle! It seems like all pieces are meant to be together. I'd be interested in more pictures when you have em. Keep up the good work! NN4N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golgotha forge & anvil Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Fantastic knife!!! Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wargo New2bs Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I really like the look of that dagger. As the above poster stated, it just all seems to fit together well. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 its like the famous stone sculpture said, michelagelo I think, you didnt make the knife, you just smoothed the rough surfaces away to reveal the knife that was always there. excellent job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Looking forward to more pictures!! It is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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