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  1. 08-26-2010, 08:24 PM #1
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    Default First attempted Dagger

    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...
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    One more work of Art.
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    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!
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    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.
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    OHHHH,, That is SWEET !!!!
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    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.
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    That turned out awesome.

    I don't have the skills for a dagger yet.
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    Good looking sticker.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Winter View Post
    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.
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    Your skills are remarkable, that is a very nice dagger, as always great job.
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    Another awesome knife. Well done Frank.
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    That did turn out very nice. Would be hard to let that one go.

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    What the guys said Frank!!! Love the contrast on the handle!
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    Gorgeous. I like the contrast of light with the dark.
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    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!
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by p moore View Post
    That did turn out very nice. Would be hard to let that one go.

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    Especially with all the epoxy on his hands! Great work Frank! Those things are sooo hard to make!
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    Looking dangerous. The only thing worse than getting caught with a knife like that is getting caught without it. Mac
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    Man I tell ya , you have skills ! Beautiful!
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