Ipe and birch bark dagger

[Todor Hristov]

Hello guys, another dagger with a bit elongated pommel (if you can call it that way). The direction of the bark grain is random.


Steel - N690 58-60 HRC.
OAL - 256 mm (~10").
Blade - 129Х20.5Х4.3mm (~5x0.8x0.17") flat grind with secondary bevels.
Blade finish - p 800.
Handle - Ipe wood , birch bark and bronze.
Leather sheath with wooden inlay.
Weight with/without sheath - 118/174 grams.

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[Grouser1741]

That turned out beautiful. I want to try the birch bark handle myself.