New Dirk & Basket Hilt

[Ryan Ross]

You are basically correct. But,
IMHO I feel that, if you are willing to fore go the "historically correctness" then the CS blades are of better quality, both in their blades & finish. ( I am familiar with the HC & Windlass blades>)

For me this combination, for the $380.00 I paid, was worth while. It is a set that I can wear & not worry about it.

BTW I do own a "Armour Class" Broad Sword for both "hitorical Accurcy" & etc. Here is their site http://www.armourclass.com/Data/Page...Collection.htm. ( cost = $$$$$ )
I also own a "custom" made dirk, with another in the works.Again these can be speny, but thankfully I can make the handles & the scabard, & a good friend is makind the blade.

Puffer

Very cool. Any chance of us seeing some pics of your custom dirk(s)?

...and I agree that Cold Steel is better all around. It's also a heck of a great company. They sent my friend, who is a film student, a complimentary dirk (no questions asked), as a grant for one of his student films (which required a dirk as a very important prop)! How's that for service above and beyond the call of duty?

[puffer]

Very cool. Any chance of us seeing some pics of your custom dirk(s)?

Ryan, I wish I could show you a picture of my "custom" dirk, but I can not find my pictures in my files (still looking ) I would take new ones, but the dirk is currently on it's way to the E. Coast ( as is my "Armour Class Basket Hilt ). A GOOD friend of mine needed them. His Daughter is getting married & it is a FORMAL, 3 day affair( Scottish ) plus while he is back there, he will be participating in some other activities. I did email him requesting so pics, when he gets time.
But until then here is an idea of what it looks like.

This is the "prototype' we used.
Changes made:
1.Hilt. - Bolock "haunches" sim. to this

The wood is " figured curly Maple" stained
Note the metal work is "german silver" & was done by a man in my ML/BP club. ( "german silver is inexpensive & easy to work with)

2. Here is the blade ( bought it from this site https://www.lochnessorigins.com/acat...omponents.html


BTW - Making a sim. dirk actually not that difficult. The hilt is the major task ( if you buy the blade) BUT if you keep it simple & have access to a lathe, it can be done. Here is an idea Just eliminate the "knots.
The cost is worth the effort. My total cost was under $150.00. But you can do it for less, depending on the blade etc.

Hope this helps.

BTW, here is a picture of the blade that we are copying for my new dirk. The hilt design is still in the works. ( I am "Practicing on a couple of deisigns, trying to find one I can do with my limited skills )
Note, there will not be engraving.

Puffer

[Ryan Ross]

Ryan, I wish I could show you a picture of my "custom" dirk, but I can not find my pictures in my files (still looking ) I would take new ones, but the dirk is currently on it's way to the E. Coast ( as is my "Armour Class Basket Hilt ). A GOOD friend of mine needed them. His Daughter is getting married & it is a FORMAL, 3 day affair( Scottish ) plus while he is back there, he will be participating in some other activities. I did email him requesting so pics, when he gets time.
But until then here is an idea of what it looks like.

This is the "prototype' we used.
Changes made:
1.Hilt. - Bolock "haunches" sim. to this

The wood is " figured curly Maple" stained
Note the metal work is "german silver" & was done by a man in my ML/BP club. ( "german silver is inexpensive & easy to work with)

2. Here is the blade ( bought it from this site https://www.lochnessorigins.com/acat...omponents.html


BTW - Making a sim. dirk actually not that difficult. The hilt is the major task ( if you buy the blade) BUT if you keep it simple & have access to a lathe, it can be done. Here is an idea Just eliminate the "knots.
The cost is worth the effort. My total cost was under $150.00. But you can do it for less, depending on the blade etc.

Hope this helps.

BTW, here is a picture of the blade that we are copying for my new dirk. The hilt design is still in the works. ( I am "Practicing on a couple of deisigns, trying to find one I can do with my limited skills )
Note, there will not be engraving.

Puffer

Ah, thanks for the pics and the info!

The blade you used looks great! Not that I would ever be using such a thing for it's intended purpose, but how would you say the quality of the steel was (in terms of it's ability to take and keep a good edge? As for the handle, I actually do have a lathe and some extremely modest experience with carving, aswell. One of the reasons I've thought about making a dirk is because the only dirks to be found with short enough handles, cost an arm and a leg. I may well get to this project, sometime soon.

[puffer]

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...9&goto=newpost but how would you say the quality of the steel was (in terms of it's ability to take and keep a good edge? I may well get to this project, sometime soon.

My blade took a good edge & has kept it ( I do not do much cutting with it, but afterward, I touch it up with an Arkansas stone ( cross sticks)
BTW, I emailed the supplier abut the metallurgical specs. If I get them I will let you know.

If you do decide to venture forth on this project, let me know. Plus if I can be of any help, also let me know.

Puffer

[Ryan Ross]

My blade took a good edge & has kept it ( I do not do much cutting with it, but afterward, I touch it up with an Arkansas stone ( cross sticks)
BTW, I emailed the supplier abut the metallurgical specs. If I get them I will let you know.

If you do decide to venture forth on this project, let me know. Plus if I can be of any help, also let me know.

Puffer

Thanks a lot, Puffer. When and if I get around to tackling this one, I'll be sure to let you know.