another dirk

**BEEDEE** · 14th May 09, 12:56 PM

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

Brian

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**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.

**Thomas** · 16th May 09, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by svc40bt

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

Well, I am thinking about selling this new one and the one in my avatar as well. You know, there are some new projects in my head, so I have to part from some of pieces of my collection. Maybe you´ll see them again in the "for sale" forum in the next days.

Again thanks for your comments
Cheers
Thomas