Print Page - My First Dagger

Title: My First Dagger
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on December 04, 2011, 12:57:00 PM

This is a dagger Ive been working on for about a month, I spent 10 hr yesterday on the handle and fittings, Steel is 5160, handle is buffalo horn, guard is stainless steel and fittings are brass. This is a full take down knife, (my first), everything is pinned, (for you guys that make these takedowns, MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU) it is a new ball game. The blade is 6" and 11" OAL. Its nothing fancy but i think it came out ok. Let me know what you think. Thanks
(http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/securedownload15.jpg)
(http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/securedownload3.jpg)
(http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/securedownload13.jpg)
(http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/securedownload12.jpg)

Dana

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: Steve Nuckels on December 04, 2011, 01:17:00 PM

Dana, it looks fantastic to me! I'm sure those photos do not do it justice! The grinds look very even and well done!

Congratulations for taking on a difficult project and getting the job done! I would say your well on your way to earning your JS stamp!

Steve
-------
Potomac Forge

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: 4est trekker on December 04, 2011, 02:18:00 PM

Yeah, boy! That's a fine lookin' dagger if I've every seen one!

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: GWV on December 04, 2011, 09:05:00 PM

We need to start calling you "butter" because you are on a roll. ha! ha! Nice one for sure.

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: Arrowest on December 04, 2011, 10:10:00 PM

Dana, very well done sir. Your efforts payed off in a beautiful product.

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on December 05, 2011, 10:24:00 AM

Thanks Guys for the nice comments.
Steve, I'm on my way to the JS.stamp BUT i have a lot of roads to go down first. ONE DAY!!

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: L. Harris on December 05, 2011, 10:42:00 AM

Wow! That's really nice looking!!

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: Lin Rhea on December 05, 2011, 11:00:00 AM

It's evident that you put a lot of thought into it. It's very nice Dana.

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: Kevin Evans on December 05, 2011, 07:25:00 PM

Good job ,Buddy.
You won't mind 10 hour days much as you go forward ,its the continous 10 hour days that get you down(or maybe weeks)
Believe me you are on the right track.Good job on the other knife also.

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: Doug Campbell on December 05, 2011, 08:10:00 PM

Nice Dana, those are fun aint they ;) keep up the good work. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on December 05, 2011, 09:26:00 PM

Thanks guys, you sure know how to make a guy feel good, I'm ready to start another one.

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: Ray Hammond on December 06, 2011, 06:34:00 PM

Great looking knife Dana

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: kbaknife on December 06, 2011, 06:43:00 PM

That is truly sweet.
Take a deep breath - now make another one!

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on December 06, 2011, 08:12:00 PM

Thanks Ray and Karl it means alot coming from makers like your self.

Title: Re: My First Dagger
Post by: Scott Teaschner on December 06, 2011, 08:21:00 PM

It may be your first dagger but I can se you made a few knives before that. Nice!!

Trad Gang

Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: DANA HOLMAN on December 04, 2011, 12:57:00 PM