Rantalin Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 After melting my other blade, which was a 6 inch tanto blade, I made this knife for my girlfriend while she was on a trip. The blade is 8 inches long with a 5 1/2 inch handle. All hand made. I used 1/2 inch round bar stock for the blade and I don't know the type of wood. The pins came from nails that I cut and made into rivets. With some practice, I'm sure I can get this looking great. I also laquered the handle to give it some lustre. The blade was ground using a bench grinder, as I have nothing else to use right now. I think it turned out great though. UPDATE: I had to rehandle the dagger. The other one had a crack in it. This time, I used a drill press to hollow out the inside of a piece of wood and then jammed the tang of the blade into it. Very snug fit without rivets, pins, screws, or glue. Different style handle also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkdoc Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Just had to one-up me with a wooden handle, didn't you Dan? Looks good! Ha! I just realized my deck is stained and your's isn't. Na na na booboo... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rantalin Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 My Dad's fault, not mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkdoc Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 That's alright. Mine's stained but quickly deteriorating. Major rebuild on tap for next spring or summer. Good job on the knife. I look forward to seeing your future efforts! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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