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This knife is a culmination of several ideas Ive had over the past two years- some of which Ive tried and failed at in that time. Im pleased that through that practice I learned enough to pull it off this time.
The blade has an 8 hollow grind and is slightly leaf shaped, at 11 long from point to bolster. Its forged from a 52100 bearing and hand sanded to 1500 grit. Overall length is 16.5 and width at quillions is 5.
The bolster is of course integral, and has been drilled and tapped through to accept the quillions. Its hand sanded to 600 grit.
The quillions are made of twist Damascus, also by me, and were lathe turned to shape and threaded on the ends. They were hot bent to final shape in place, so as to index correctly when tightened.
The handle is natural curly Koa wood from Maui. Its nice and chatoyant! The front of the handle is inlet to accept the bolster.
The finial is the same material as the quillions, and was carved and filed to shape.
The finial nut was turned from 300 series stainless, as is the take-down tool- provided should any adjustment ever prove necessary. The knife can be completely disassembled should you want to, although it will be shipped assembled and Loc-tited.
You may notice that this dagger does not feature a makers mark- there was no place on the piece where I thought it was appropriate. I will include a card with date made, and my signature. No case or sheath are included with this one. No time for that right now
$650 U.S. Asking price. NOW SOLD.
Price includes insured shipping to the 50 states. I will ship around the world; I just ask that in this case the buyer pay the added shipping costs.
I make knives to the best of my ability and knowledge. I research to find the best materials and methods to use, in order to provide the very best product, in terms of value, durability, performance, and aesthetics. Should you find a knife you have bought from me to be lacking in any of these respects, you may ship it back to me at my expense for a full money-back return.
Should a knife purchased from me fail in materials or workmanship, please ship it back to me at my own expense for your money back in full, or repairs at no cost. Its your choice.
I will sharpen any of my knives at no cost; however I do ask that you pay for shipping costs for this service.
I am always pleased to hear from any of my customers, past, repeat, potential, or otherwise. Please go to my web site, click "Contact Me" and give me a call. If you have any questions regarding these policies, I'd like to hear them.
Thanks for looking,
Salem Straub
The blade has an 8 hollow grind and is slightly leaf shaped, at 11 long from point to bolster. Its forged from a 52100 bearing and hand sanded to 1500 grit. Overall length is 16.5 and width at quillions is 5.
The bolster is of course integral, and has been drilled and tapped through to accept the quillions. Its hand sanded to 600 grit.
The quillions are made of twist Damascus, also by me, and were lathe turned to shape and threaded on the ends. They were hot bent to final shape in place, so as to index correctly when tightened.
The handle is natural curly Koa wood from Maui. Its nice and chatoyant! The front of the handle is inlet to accept the bolster.
The finial is the same material as the quillions, and was carved and filed to shape.
The finial nut was turned from 300 series stainless, as is the take-down tool- provided should any adjustment ever prove necessary. The knife can be completely disassembled should you want to, although it will be shipped assembled and Loc-tited.
You may notice that this dagger does not feature a makers mark- there was no place on the piece where I thought it was appropriate. I will include a card with date made, and my signature. No case or sheath are included with this one. No time for that right now
$650 U.S. Asking price. NOW SOLD.
Price includes insured shipping to the 50 states. I will ship around the world; I just ask that in this case the buyer pay the added shipping costs.
I make knives to the best of my ability and knowledge. I research to find the best materials and methods to use, in order to provide the very best product, in terms of value, durability, performance, and aesthetics. Should you find a knife you have bought from me to be lacking in any of these respects, you may ship it back to me at my expense for a full money-back return.
Should a knife purchased from me fail in materials or workmanship, please ship it back to me at my own expense for your money back in full, or repairs at no cost. Its your choice.
I will sharpen any of my knives at no cost; however I do ask that you pay for shipping costs for this service.
I am always pleased to hear from any of my customers, past, repeat, potential, or otherwise. Please go to my web site, click "Contact Me" and give me a call. If you have any questions regarding these policies, I'd like to hear them.
Thanks for looking,
Salem Straub
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