18th c. Euro Belt Dagger

[LRB]

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.

[pathfinder]

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!!!

[Roaddog]

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

[rickevans]

Beautiful work.  That handle is amazing.

[prairie dog]

Wow!

[Riley/MN]

(as always)