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Michal Plezia
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 Posted: Mon 16 Sep, 2013 2:33 pm Post subject: Two daggers. |
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Hello
I want to show you two daggers I've recently made.
The first one is inspired by 15th century ballock daggers.
(I've finally made something for myself  )
Nz3 tool steel, circa 55-57 HRC. Satin finish.
I've made a short movie showing the quality of the heat treat (narration in Polish).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osy3otT0Kio
Total lenght 32,3 cm
Blade lenght 19,5 cm
Blade width 2,2 cm
Blade thickness at the base 3,5 mm
Guard and cap is made of brass.
The handle is italian walnut.
The second dagger is based on the 14th century italian baselard.
Nz3 tool steel, 55-57 HRC.
Reinforced tip. Satin finish.
Total lenght 36,7 cm.
Handle lenght 13,6 cm.
Blade width 2,9 cm.
Brass pins, plum tree wood.
It already has a happy owner 
www.elchon.com
Polish Guild of Knifemakers
The sword is a weapon for killing, the art of the sword is the art of killing. No matter what fancy words you use or what titles you put to
it that is the only truth.
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Christopher Gregg
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Very nice! I especially like the baselard.
Christopher Gregg
'S Rioghal Mo Dhream!
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David Lewis Smith
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I second that:
really nice work.
The lines are very clean and the work is impressive. They look like an upper meddle class (yeah I know there is no such thing historically) mans knife for eating. If they were not out of my time of interest I would want to snatch one of these up as soon as I could
heck, even out of my period of interest I would love to have one of these in my collection.
David L Smith
MSG (RET)
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Michal Plezia
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| Posted: Mon 16 Sep, 2013 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys. I'm glad you like it.
| Quote: | | They look like an upper meddle class (yeah I know there is no such thing historically) mans knife for eating. |
Eating knives for a really big meal. They are both over 12 inches long.
IMHO especially the baselard is rather a weapon than anything else (reinforced tip). The ballock is more all-purpose design.
www.elchon.com
Polish Guild of Knifemakers
The sword is a weapon for killing, the art of the sword is the art of killing. No matter what fancy words you use or what titles you put to
it that is the only truth.
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Gregg Sobocinski
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Both of those have nice, clean designs. I like them!
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Leo Todeschini
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Michal Plezia
Industry Professional
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Thanks guys.
I've just finished a sheath for the ballock.
It is made of thick, tooled calf leather. There is an additional layer of thinner leather inside to prevent the outer layer from cutting. The sheath is dyed black and waxed. The chape is brass.
www.elchon.com
Polish Guild of Knifemakers
The sword is a weapon for killing, the art of the sword is the art of killing. No matter what fancy words you use or what titles you put to
it that is the only truth.
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