another dirk

**Thomas** · 14th May 09, 10:37 AM

Hi, there,
just wanted to post some pics of my latest dirk.
The 13`blade is handforged and given a "heavy-used-fighting-weapon-look".
I didn´t use modern tools like belt grinder etc. I wanted to make it exactly the way the old smiths did. The handcarved handle is maple and 4 1/2`long, only treated with linseed oil. Hope you like it. (just clic on the pics to enlarge them)
Regards
Thomas

**Thomas** · 14th May 09, 10:39 AM

Humh- can´t manage to post two pics at once.OK-

here´s another one

**JolyStNicholas** · 14th May 09, 10:48 AM

Well done lad, well done, I do like it.

**SFCRick** · 14th May 09, 11:33 AM

I like it

**BEEDEE** · 14th May 09, 12:56 PM

Very nice. If you did not use modern tools was the blade hand forged?

Brian

:ootd:

**Thomas** · 15th May 09, 11:53 AM

Thanks, all
Yes, the whole dirk is handmade (handforged and carved).
Oh, There´s one modern tool used- a die for fitting the tang nut.
Forgive me- I didn´t tell the whole truth

It´s the first time I did use such a bright wood, but as the historic pattern has a handle from walrus ivory, I thought , maple might be the right stuff for it.
Cheers
Thomas

**svc40bt** · 15th May 09, 05:49 PM

Beautiful work. I like the one in your avatar as well.

**Bigkahuna** · 15th May 09, 06:42 PM

That is a beauty! I love the way you did the grip. Fifty years or so you wont be able to tell that from an original.

**Tartan Hiker** · 15th May 09, 06:45 PM

Excellent work.

**ANGELMAN** · 15th May 09, 07:43 PM

Well done. I have a couple friends who are blade smiths. One has to hold a quality custom made blade to truly appreciate it. Your pictures are nice, but I am sure do not do it full justice. Enjoy it for years to come.