TheoRockNazz Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 So I was just doing this dagger as a test for creating hamons, but it turned out so well I want to finish it... however I didn't think ahead with handle design. The blade is a recycled double-convex file, stock removed to shape; the hard part was getting the clay to stay in shape (it's a dagger), so I used so arts-n-crafts pipe cleaners to give the clay better form. I heat treated with my own typical Japanese clay, quenched for half a second in water then moved to oil. I was hoping you guys would have an idea as to what would match the style. I had been thinking damascus oval guard, and a simple tapering handle, maybe with groove(s) for grip - but I wasn't sold on my own idea. I would appreciate any input, Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 its your call, but I would like to point out you were lucky to not shatter it in the quench with all those file cuts still there in the center line. They will still be a long term rust trap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aden Cassidy Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 wow it just looks amazing. Maybe a simple circular handle would look good on it. Say use a couple of different materials to add effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Aden, maybe something like an oval guard, and cylindrical cocobolo handle? Steve, in the future should I always grind smooth recycled files? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Maybe google daggers and search knife sales sites and look for blades similiar and see if a handle style calls out to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJAX Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Looks sweet, I would keep the handle simple. Maybe a birch bark handle with a Little guard or something? can't go wrong with a blade like that though. keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Oval guard with a coffein handle . Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I would forge weld some allthread on the tang (well do a quick tack with the mig then forge it) and thread a butt cap. I'm lazy that way. I don't think you'd have any problems with cracking as you didn't forge the teeth into the blade. I've wondered if that was possible to get a double hammon. Good work, look forward to seeing the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Birch bark handle? I have never seen that used on a knife before. Do you have pics of it on a knife? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 James, a coffin handle is perfect. I've already selected a piece of wood, but the shape is exactly what I'm looking for, Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nespor Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Rich- http://imageevent.com/paleoaleo/makingabirchbarkknifehandle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Theo I've had failures from leaving File Teeth. Stress risers! I anneal then grind all teeth off before forging. The Coffin Handle would be cool. Nice job on the Dagger and the Hamon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 The sheathe in the article on brich bark hadles is wot I had envisioned when it was mentioned..The handle on the knfe made the way they did it makes prrfect sense...Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks guys! I'm working on the guard fit now, maybe I'll have some pictures tonight or tomorrow. Too excited to eat lunch, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Here's a pic with the glue drying. Went with a damascus oval guard, fileworked my mark on both side. Soonafter it's finished I'll be handing it over to the photographer for better pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Looking sweet Bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Here's a pic with the glue drying. Went with a damascus oval guard, fileworked my mark on both side. Soonafter it's finished I'll be handing it over to the photographer for better pictures. That's a way cooler . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Take a look at "Arkansas Toothpick" for ideas for the *next* one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 My next project couple of projects are going to be about focusing on getting better at painting with crystals. Bought some high vanadium crucible steel and some 1080 - experimentation time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 They look great and nice work on the hamon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 They look great and nice work on the hamon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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