Salem Straub 167 Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) My latest... I tried a lot of new stuff on it, which mostly worked out. I tried hard to minimize struggling edges... 15" dagger, midrib blade in Zanjir multibar pattern weld with turkish cores and explosion edges. Ball guard and wheel pommel in low layer pattern weld. Grip in "cage of bars" style with twisted pattern bars over leather wrapped walnut core, based an ancient hand and a half sword of Oakshotte XV typology. Through-tang peened construction with two-piece ferrules and peen block of parkerized iron. 21.5" overall, 1 lb. 8 oz. in weight. Pics and a vid... hope you like! Edited January 23, 2018 by Salem Straub 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 401 Posted January 23, 2018 What are the furrells made of? It might be in your video. I'll have to watch after work. Love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 399 Posted January 23, 2018 Holy moley! Most impressive! You cranked that out while rebuilding the power hammer?!? You, sir, deserve a hearty "You suck!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Cook 55 Posted January 23, 2018 Watched your progress with this on Instagram. Ridiculous. The whole thing looks amazing, but especially the rose roll guard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Lester 120 Posted January 23, 2018 Truly outstanding. There is no part of it that isn't amazing. Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 1,213 Posted January 23, 2018 Holy Crap, man! Most awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Roberts 5 Posted January 23, 2018 already commented on Instagram but again WOW totally impressed with all the details coming together on this with such a astounding blade at the core. Way to go man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Higson 42 Posted January 23, 2018 Absolutely epic as always Salem. Love the pommel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Blohm 201 Posted January 23, 2018 I had to pick my jaw up off the floor when i seen this. Incredible!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Abbott 56 Posted January 23, 2018 I don’t think I’ve ever used the word “exquisite”, but now is a good time to start! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Morgan 28 Posted January 23, 2018 Absolutely stunning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Pierce 43 Posted January 23, 2018 Everything on this piece is so interesting, from the ridge in the blade to the rose damascus pommel. But I keep coming back to that handle, the cage bars are so cool. I look at this whole knife and start going over "how'd he do that". Great dagger Salem, Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michal Plezia 49 Posted January 23, 2018 Wow! Amazing piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clifford Brewer 178 Posted January 23, 2018 All hail to the Damascus artist extraordinaire !!!!........Seriously dude.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D. Giagni 5 Posted January 23, 2018 A truly inspirational piece. Amazing work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Middleton 115 Posted January 24, 2018 Absolutely gorgeous! You knocked that one out of the park! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes Detrick 427 Posted January 24, 2018 Been giving this the stankeye on Instagram for a while, and it was totally worth it. I have yet to be completely impressed with the things you make Salem. This is an amazing piece of art. It gets overused, but your work is quite inspirational. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 401 Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Wes Detrick said: I have yet to be completely impressed with the things you make Salem. You meant "yet to Not be" right? I saw this before work this morning and thought about it all day. I got home just a little bit ago and watched the video twice.... Damn it's a nice blade! Edited January 24, 2018 by Zeb Camper 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter fontenla 47 Posted January 24, 2018 Wow !!!! Beautiful job !!! thanks for showing !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salem Straub 167 Posted January 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Zeb Camper said: You meant "yet to Not be" right? I saw this before work this morning and thought about it all day. I got home just a little bit ago and watched the video twice.... Damn it's a nice blade! I would also enjoy it if he meant it how it sounds... cause dang it I'm not completely impressed with what I make either! Heck I guess if I ever completely impressed myself I'd have to quit, there'd be nothing left to do! The fact that there's dudes to try to catch up to always pulls me on, plus this stuff is just fascinating on it's own merits... Thanks for the comments guys, it's very encouraging to a hermit like me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes Detrick 427 Posted January 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Zeb Camper said: You meant "yet to Not be" right? I saw this before work this morning and thought about it all day. I got home just a little bit ago and watched the video twice.... Damn it's a nice blade! HA! Damn it, lack of proof reading strikes again. Glad you caught that Zeb. 17 minutes ago, Salem Straub said: I would also enjoy it if he meant it how it sounds... cause dang it I'm not completely impressed with what I make either! Heck I guess if I ever completely impressed myself I'd have to quit, there'd be nothing left to do! The fact that there's dudes to try to catch up to always pulls me on, plus this stuff is just fascinating on it's own merits... Thanks for the comments guys, it's very encouraging to a hermit like me! Sorry to disappoint Salem, but I meant it as Zeb said it; "I have yet to NOT be completely impressed". But I get what you are saying. You are one of those dudes to try catch up to for some of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 401 Posted January 24, 2018 21 minutes ago, Wes Detrick said: You are one of those dudes to try catch up to for some of us. Indeed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter-Paul Derks 91 Posted January 24, 2018 This probably is my favourite piece of damascus that i have ever seen. Most of the daggers where all parts are made of damascus seem to be very busy and distract from the knifes form in my mind, with this piece, even when there are a lot of different complex patterns it all seems to tie in with the daggers shape and work together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles du Preez 241 Posted January 24, 2018 Wow Salem. What a beaut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Hill 2 Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) There is a story about a jazz pianist who went to see Art Tatum play. When he got home he told his wife he was going to sell his piano because now he knew he would never be the best. This kind of makes me feel that way. Finn Edited January 24, 2018 by Finn Hill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
