Oh.....Emmm....Geeee....!!!

[druid]

Let me tell you, I have a newfound respect for blade makers and machinists.

I started this Day Wear Scottish Dirk project some time ago but I didn't like the "end result" so I decided to "make it right"......

I started out with a 2" x 24" hunk of 1/4" bar stock and shaped it down but didn't like the point. I even handled it with wood but again...I don't like the handle.

So I decided to change it. I put a longer edge on the blade [old edge was too "short"], made a "false edge" that didn't previously exist but could still use some work and now have a large enough piece of antler for the handle.

...and by the way, all this was done with a common FILE :shock: .....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/12222010Take22.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/12222010Take21.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/12222010Take23.jpg

1/4" thickness, false edge at the furthest end from you:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/12222010Take26.jpg

Full edge. It looks dark, almost like a "false edge' but trust me...she's sharp:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/12222010Take28.jpg

Rest:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/12222010Take25.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/12222010Take24.jpg

The antler I got for the handle:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/Antler1-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/Antler2-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/Antler3.jpg


Can I tell you how stiff and sore my right arm is??? However, I'm much happier with how this is turning out than what it looked like before.

[marvin-martian]

That was done with a file?!?!?!? What is wrong with you? haha, It looks rough but effective enough. You going to do serrations on the other side?

[druid]

Yep...a freaking file -.-

This is going to be a Day wear Scottish Dirk. There are no 'serrations' as is commonly known.

If you are thinking of "Jimping" then no. That's the design you see on the spine of a Sgian Dubh [black knife] in the sock.

This blade is 13" long from tip to hilt....and heavy. MORE than able to take on........uh.........."utilitarian" needs.......... :D

[oldironmudder]

Dude, a belt sander would be so much better & easier. I know this after forging a knife out of a railroad spike.




Ninja edit: Oh ya, it looks good & cant wait to see a finished picture.

[druid]

Thanks. Now...tell me how to "home temper" it..or at least...the edge of it.

[oldironmudder]

From what I remember, heat it up & drop it off in oil or water.

[oldironmudder]

Also, try google ;)

[druid]

bleh. Google is overrated. :D

[TheDarkShadow]

thats impressive that you used a file. it looks good too

[oldironmudder]

Yahoo search?

[druid]

Thanks TDS. My shoulder is finally loosening up...lol.

Did. And in looking around, this appears [by what I've read] that this to be "Case hardened" steel.

[druid]

Here are new and better pics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/122420104.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/122420107.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/1224201013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/122420108.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/1224201015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/1224201014.jpg

Here's one of the handle that I hate. It's coming off, in favor of the antler handle:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/druidsdecendant/Dirk%20I%20Made/1224201010-1.jpg

[slim and shady]

Looks great Druid. I cant beleive you did that with a hand file! looks awesome!

[druid]

Thanks. I can't believe my arm hasn't fallen off yet :D

[XSiv Force]

was just going to ask if the arm or hand is still there

[druid]

yeah but I did not escape unscathed...lol. The tip got my index finger as I was making a pass with the file. Man the SunofAgun is pointy........:cussing: :tongue:

[XSiv Force]

still attached right..........no 9 and a half digits right

[leed]

Noob, your dirk is upset that your pictures don't do it justice, so it scars you so you will never forget.

PS. I thought you got a new camera a while back?

[druid]

I did...but the 14yr old lost it on a trip -.-

That's OK, I got the OK to buy a coolpix L110. Now...to go work an overtime or 2 :D