Traditional Muzzleloading Association

Craftsmanship => Hawks and Knives => Topic started by: LRB on July 08, 2012, 03:33:15 PM

Title: 18th c. Euro Belt Dagger
Post by: LRB on July 08, 2012, 03:33:15 PM

Inspired, but not directly copied, by #18.K in Neumanns "SWORDS and BLADES of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION". 1750-1790. 8"x 1 1/4" blade of 01 steel, with a through tang peened over an iron washer, hand filed elk leg bone grip with a bone file cut butt cap. Iron guard, sterling silver ferrule with a hand engraved flower on four sides. All very lightly aged. Hope you enjoy a look.

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/wicklrb/Picture315.jpg)

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/wicklrb/Picture310.jpg)

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/wicklrb/Picture317.jpg)

Title: Re: 18th c. Euro Belt Dagger
Post by: pathfinder on July 08, 2012, 10:44:33 PM

Once again,your work is exquisite and humbles me to the point where I MUST DO BETTER!!!!!!!

Outstanding work on the handle,not easy to do!!!

Title: Re: 18th c. Euro Belt Dagger
Post by: Roaddog on July 09, 2012, 06:44:35 AM

Wow is that a dandy! It's always a treat to see your fine work.

Title: Re: 18th c. Euro Belt Dagger
Post by: rickevans on July 09, 2012, 08:42:12 AM

Beautiful work.  That handle is amazing.

Title: Re: 18th c. Euro Belt Dagger
Post by: prairie dog on July 09, 2012, 11:44:00 AM

Wow!

Title: Re: 18th c. Euro Belt Dagger
Post by: Riley/MN on July 09, 2012, 11:49:48 AM

(as always)