A fellow started making a knife from a file when he was in jr. high He didn't know to anneal it and didn't get very far. It was given to me to finish as a surprise for him. All he got done was a point on the end that defined it as a dagger.
(http://makestuffwithyourhands.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/finisheddagger.jpg?w=450&h=299)
(http://makestuffwithyourhands.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/dagger_guard_fit_detail.jpg?w=450&h=344)
The thing that saved me on this one was the filing jig that Lin Rhea showed here. Thank you Lin.
Thanks for looking,
-Jim
Now that's nice. Love the blade grinds.
I'm glad that the filing jig tip helped you. Lin
Nice! I like the guard and pommel too!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
That's a fine looking knife, very nice job
Dana
That is just real nice Jim, I really like your web page as well. Cool stuff.
Chuck
Thanks for all the nice words guys. You all are the reason that I come to this forum every day. Good folks here.
great work brother!!!
great work brother!!!
Thats a neat little dagger, what are the specs?
Chris
Thanks sticks.
Boomer, it has a 5.5" blade and is 10" OAL. The fittings are bronze and the pommel is almost 3/4" thick at its widest.