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panch0
08-26-2010, 08:24 PM
This is the first Dagger I have attempted. I junked about three blades cause I couldn't get it exactly symmetrical. This was as close as I got. It was such a tough knife to do. I know what I will do different next time. The materials and blued steel were requested by the new owner.
Gun Blued 1/8" 1084 steel
Over All length 9 1/4
Blade length4 1/8
Handles black linen micarta/Real ivory
Stainless and micarta pins
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Looks awesome!
Only thing I would change is to go for scandic(flat) bevel, but that's just me...
Sourdough
08-26-2010, 08:30 PM
One more work of Art.
panch0
08-26-2010, 08:31 PM
The grinds are 12 degrees. I thought of that but as soon as you sharpen it it would scrape the bluing off. If it was just plain steel showing then that would have worked great. Thanks!
I suppose that's always a thing to consider when doing stuff for other people. I personally don't care if some of the bluing suffers as long as the blade is sharpened in the angel and in the way I want it.
And of the quality, are you sure you haven't done daggers, full day, for the last 10 years? That looks truly pro made.
Justin Case
08-26-2010, 08:37 PM
OHHHH,, That is SWEET !!!!
panch0
08-26-2010, 08:38 PM
Daggers no but fixed blades for about two years. I am new and wet behind the ears still. I learn new stuff everyday. Thanks for the compliments.
Winter
08-26-2010, 09:03 PM
That turned out awesome.
I don't have the skills for a dagger yet.
klickitat
08-26-2010, 09:33 PM
Good looking sticker.
panch0
08-26-2010, 09:37 PM
That turned out awesome.
I don't have the skills for a dagger yet.
Me neither, but it came out al right. Getting the grinds to match was a pain to do. They still are off if you look at it closely. I used 30 min epoxy to attach the handles and my hands where full of it after I got all the pieces together. It was a sight to see. Thanks for the kind words guys.
welderguy
08-26-2010, 09:41 PM
Your skills are remarkable, that is a very nice dagger, as always great job.
crashdive123
08-26-2010, 09:50 PM
Another awesome knife. Well done Frank.
p moore
08-26-2010, 10:08 PM
That did turn out very nice. Would be hard to let that one go.
Paul
nell67
08-26-2010, 10:11 PM
What the guys said Frank!!! Love the contrast on the handle!
RangerXanatos
08-26-2010, 10:12 PM
Gorgeous. I like the contrast of light with the dark.
The first thing I thought of when I saw that was "Snow Goose". Black head and legs and white body. That's a beautiful knife. You are very talented!
kyratshooter
08-26-2010, 11:28 PM
Daggers are extremely difficult. Edge lines to hole straight. Double spine to keep straight on each side. They can drive you crazy!
You did a good job Pancho.
Camp10
08-27-2010, 06:03 AM
That did turn out very nice. Would be hard to let that one go.
Paul
Especially with all the epoxy on his hands!:innocent: Great work Frank! Those things are sooo hard to make!
Looking dangerous. The only thing worse than getting caught with a knife like that is getting caught without it. Mac
Erratus Animus
08-27-2010, 02:10 PM
Man I tell ya , you have skills ! Beautiful!:art:
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