I mentioned a dagger in my wrought iron thread... it is pretty much done other than a detail on the scabbard I'm trying to work out. This is most definitely not rooted in any kind of specific history.. but I like to think of it as a dagger concept that drifted into the Roman Empire with trade caravans from the Far East. :-) It was done on commission.

It is wrought iron/pure nickel and 1080 core.. a construct that I want to use for traditional spearheads and more period correct daggers. One of the things I like about the nickel, other than looks, is that it inhibits carbon migration from the core.

I made a mistake on this.. a tried to fuller in a 'blood groove' and the piece jumped in the vise leaving a gash that could only be repaired by grinding down... so I have two different sides now!









I apologize for the inconsistent color balance of the images.. I'm playing with some new contrast techniques and I have to find a way to calibrate. The first and last are most accurate.

Also.. Still trying to decide what to do about the copper fitting on the scabbard..

Wow! This has got to be one of the most awesome knives Iv'e ever seen! :D :eek: :cool: It is so unique.I really like your use of copper on the piece.Anyone (assasin or not )would be proud to own such an exquisitly crafted weapon.By the way,what type of wood did you use for the handle and sheath?It looks a little exotic and blends very well with the overall look of the dagger.

Hi there,

Thanks for the nice compliment!

That wood is Claro walnut... A type found in Northern California. This knife was made in trade for a King's Ransom in wood like this from Mark Farley at Burl Source. You should see the other stuff I got..

Thanks again..

Thanks Kevin... Normally, using auto white balance and shooting in RAW I don't have any problems... but when I do a contrast overlay it throws everything so out of whack, it's hard to get back. I always use a grey card when I take the actual exposure...

But it may be that I'm not understanding... I haven't heard of a chip chart....

Thanks for the compliments though!

is this available? i dont see it on your site but am very interested.

Hi,

That one was done on commission, but I've gotten a few other requests so I will be welding up more billets over the next couple of weeks. So we could arrange an order if you like.

I would do something like pictured for $450 with the copper habaki/wrought iron guard combo and wooden scabbard.

I would do something similar without the habaki for $400. I would suggest a copper or brass ferrule wrap with some wire. I'm doing a small deba knife with that and it would look incredible on the dagger. Or we can come up with a whole new design! If you are interested, email me and I can show you the picture of the knife with the copper wrap... it should be complete today.

Thanks Kevin.. it would be interesting to learn more about the series you are shooting...

awesome photo Kevin.....

I just re-read what I wrote above in the first post and realized... I didn't mean to imply that the nickel/wrought iron combo would be period correct... I meant that I wanted to use that construct to forge profiles that would have occurred... obviously nickel wasn't a choice for early smiths!