jake cleland Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 so after reading about tlingit daggers, and then seeing the awesome dagger Serge posted recently, i decided to take another swing at one, in a kind of Serge style. long story short, due to my easily sidetracked nature, i started a knife in the same style, and that was the one which got to a postable stage first, so here it is: finished pics and dagger to follow. what kind of sheath should this get? Jake Cleland - Skye Knives www.knifemaker.co.uk "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsterling Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) what kind of sheath should this get? Rawhide, with matching antler dangly on the front, forged copper hanger. Maybe an antler thistle if you want a Scottish theme, or just a Celtic knot. Good looking, pointy, and very Serge-ish. Elegant, yet primitive - I might have to try one of these. A pox on you for thinking this up first... And next time, make the handle holes a bit larger and forge in some copper rounds/rivets, leave them proud for a good grip. Or, glue in antler rounds. Now that I expend some brain energy, faces carved in the bumpy rivets, or a jewel set in each one; lots of potential here! Edited August 17, 2011 by tsterling Tom SterlingTom's Instagram Tom's FacebookSterling Sculptures Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 yeah man - that is a good continuation of the "serge" line. I like the idea of proud copper rivets. Just make sure they are well - round 'em smooth of course. too cool. 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...
jake cleland Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 thanks guys. the holes in the handle were originally intended as anchors for three copper wire wraps, with the larger hole intended for an antler round, but it didn't look right on this one, so i ended up doing a twisted wire suture type thing, with a copper stud in the larger hole. not 100% convinced, but i kinda like it... Jake Cleland - Skye Knives www.knifemaker.co.uk "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake cleland Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 well, someone came round the house and bought this one today, along with a wee paring knife. sometimes playing pays off... Jake Cleland - Skye Knives www.knifemaker.co.uk "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsterling Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I never doubted for a moment that this one would move quickly! Good on you, Jake. Tom SterlingTom's Instagram Tom's FacebookSterling Sculptures Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Panchenko Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Sweet lines Jake! SERGEKNIVES.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean McGrath Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Definitely unique. I like the sweep, and the overall shape, but how did it feel in the hand? Just curious as to whether the narrow fore-grip area still offered a good grip on the knife... 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...
jake cleland Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 thanks guys - i'm glad you like it Serge. Sean, it's remarkably comfortable in the hand - the narrow grip fits right in the crook of your fore finger and your thumb on the back gives a good degree of control, Jake Cleland - Skye Knives www.knifemaker.co.uk "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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