tsterling Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Here's a carved dagger I just finished, based (loosely) upon the antique stiletto dueling weapon. This one was a bit of a stretch for my metalworking skills, straight-sided diamond cross section blade, and a forged copper habaki-like thingy made from a single piece of 1 inch diameter copper rod that was hot and cold forged on the blade itself. Stick tang, peened over a copper hilt. More carved and forged copper in the little fish skeleton as well. All told was about five days of work. Lots of fun! Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ford hallam Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hi Tom, that's a really interesting concept and nicely done too. You've inspired me to perhaps make a sculptural knife myself, ta Namaste, Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strom Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Nice piece! I am a skull collector and have numerous bird skulls from the coast. Good adaptation for a heron skull. That is just a really unique interpretation and a truly insightful approach to a dagger. I am definitely impressed and amazed by your ability to take coastal wildlife and turn them into knives. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderlich Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hi Tom, you`ve created a fine piece. Just the recess from the "habaki" to the blade interrupts the flow of the work somewhat. The overall appearance reminds me on a Misericordia or "gnadgott" daggers. These daggers were made of a single piece of steel. They were used to finish off the wounded enemy - pushed with the whole bodyweight through his armour. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Bonham Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Very nice original design Tom. I agree with Karl the "habaki" distracts the eye from what would otherwise be a nice clean line. Just like the beautiful lines of the heron itself. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Broadwell Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I really like this one, Tom. I think it's one of the most interesting knives I've seen you do. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsterling Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks for the feedback, gents. It's always good to hear what others think, I always find after I've spent a lot of time and/or effort on a project that my objectivity suffers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ruslander Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 I gotta agree with David on this one, Tom. Whew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus homestead Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hi Tom. Bravo! This one really starts to incorporate all your skills into a very creative expression. Fine work in my opinion. Blessings, Magnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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