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04-04-2007, 03:12 PM
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Dagger Blank on the Way! Now what?
OK folks I have wanted a decent dagger for a long time. Mostly to have to wear to renfest, etc. But also just freakin because. Texas state law says that such a blade must be 6.5" or shorter. Try finding a non POS 6.5" or shorter blade that isn't less than 3" long and/or doesn't cost two arms and three legs.
I have been searching, googleing, and parusing the net for a LONG time tring to find something close to what I wanted and persto today I ran across it. (SEE picture below) The blade and the brass pins are on the way as of about 15 minutes ago. I will not be putting a guard on it, however I will make a decent leather sheath, most likely to fit the small of my back, but who knows. Anyway. What about the handles? I was thinking about bodark (osage orange) or antler. The problem is I don't want to spend a ton on the scales for my very first attempt (And keep in mind this is a $20 blade.) BUT I want something that will last well. Opinions? BTW Knife description is as follows. Forged with 1085 high carbon steel by Windlass Steelcrafts®. Each is 1/8" thick and tempered. 10" overall. 6 1/8" blade. GoodOlBoy
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