Serge Panchenko Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Hi all, this one was inspired by ancient Persian daggers, I've been really looking into ancient blades lately. 3/16" thick 1095 steel, copper "bands", copper plates with brass pins. Overall length is 8" with a 3 3/4" blade. Everything textured and antiqued. This is the first and probably the last time I will grind a recurve dagger, probably 7-8 hours went into the bevels alone lol. Hope you guys like it! SERGEKNIVES.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsterling Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Oh, yeah! That's a Serge knife, no doubt about it. Good one, Serge! Tom SterlingTom's Instagram Tom's FacebookSterling Sculptures Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Gdula Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Doesn't get any more Serge-esque than that! Very nice, as always. -Todd www.toddblades.com "Geometry says how sharp, steel says how long." - Roman Landes, Ashokan 2009 "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Stumbo Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Sweet, I love that dagger. Awesome work. Eagleeyeforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 My first response has already been taken, so I repeat, "Oh yeah!" that is one that hits the mark, my friend. kc please visit my website http://www.professorsforge.com/ “Years ago I recognized my kinship with all living things, and I made up my mind that I was not one bit better than the meanest on the earth. I said then and I say now, that while there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a criminal element, I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.” E. V. Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Delfosse Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Waow! Purely your style and an amazing dagger!Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean McGrath Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Great craftsmanship, and as has been said, still thoroughly your style. To realize that you do not understand is a virtue; Not to realize that you do not understand is a defect. -Lao Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Really nice work, Serge. I love the shape of this one. --Dave -----------------------------------------------"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly." -- Theodore Roosevelthttp://stephensforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petr Florianek Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 treat for eyes! GULLINBURSTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Fisher Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Now your talkin!!!! Love it. Jerry Fisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Panchenko Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Thanks guys SERGEKNIVES.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petr Hofman Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Unmistakable design ...love it. What about sheet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 That's fantastic work. I could definitely see that in an Indiana Jones movie! What temp are you taking the copper wire to to get it to melt like that? Are you forming/melting it in place? When reason fails... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean McGrath Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 What temp are you taking the copper wire to to get it to melt like that? Are you forming/melting it in place? I was wondering that too. I could do it with my TIG pretty easily, but it doesn't look like you used a TIG. Are you using a jewelers torch? To realize that you do not understand is a virtue; Not to realize that you do not understand is a defect. -Lao Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Panchenko Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks guys. Petr, just the stand. Vaughn, Sean, I just heat it with a torch using MAPP gas. SERGEKNIVES.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Hougham Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Serge, Unmistakingly yours. Great grind lines and symmetry, it flows. Wade Wade Jos et löydä rauhaa itsestämme on turhaa etsiä sitä muualta. If you can not find peace within yourself, it is useless to look elsewhere. Visit my website http://www.wadesknives.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Sexstone Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Serge, " this is the last time I will ever...." I'm glad you didn't say never.... I think this one was worth your time.. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O'Connor Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Serge, I like this one a lot. Particularly the texturing. May I ask what you used to texture the handle? Dan O'Connor https://nuclayer.com https://www.facebook.com/NuClayerSystems/ https://www.instagram.com/daniel.oconnor.twinoaks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Panchenko Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Dick, haha:) I started another dagger....and the design just begged for a recurve...lol Dan, using a Dremel and a carbide burr. SERGEKNIVES.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Davis Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 That sir, is amazing! Beautiful piece. An artist is never ahead of his time. He is his time. The others are just behind the times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDForge Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 That's fantastic work. I could definitely see that in an Indiana Jones movie! I was thinking Lord of the Rings... Looks kind of like Sting. Matthew DempseyArchangel Bladesarchangel.knives@gmail.comIronworkCustom Knives https://www.facebook.com/archangel.blades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Green Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Gotta love a knife that you can strap to a pole, and go boar hunting. Sweet! Mark Mark Green I have a way? Is that better then a plan? (cptn. Mal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle o'donnell Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 i wonder if using a meat tenderizer would get a similar texture... there is a fine line between creation and destruction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sheffield Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Style and class! My life is like shaving with a razor sharp machete. It's a bit awkward and I feel a sting every now and then, but in the end I'm happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now