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





Dana

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
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Potomac Forge

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

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

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

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!!

Wow! That's really nice looking!!

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

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.

Nice Dana, those are fun aint they    keep up the good work.      

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

Great looking knife Dana

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

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

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