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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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My First Dagger
« on: December 04, 2011, 12:57:00 PM »
This is a dagger Ive been working on for about a month, I spent 10 hr yesterday on the handle and fittings, Steel is 5160, handle is buffalo horn, guard is stainless steel and fittings are brass. This is a full take down knife, (my first), everything is pinned, (for you guys that make these takedowns, MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU) it is a new ball game. The blade is 6" and 11" OAL. Its nothing fancy but i think it came out ok. Let me know what you think. Thanks
 
 
 
 

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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2011, 01:17:00 PM »
Dana, it looks fantastic to me!  I'm sure those photos do not do it justice!  The grinds look very even and well done!

Congratulations for taking on a difficult project and getting the job done!  I would say your well on your way to earning your JS stamp!

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Offline 4est trekker

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2011, 02:18:00 PM »
Yeah, boy!  That's a fine lookin' dagger if I've every seen one!
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Offline GWV

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2011, 09:05:00 PM »
We need to start calling you "butter" because you are on a roll.  ha! ha!  Nice one for sure.
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Offline Arrowest

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2011, 10:10:00 PM »
Dana, very well done sir. Your efforts payed off in a beautiful product.
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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2011, 10:24:00 AM »
Thanks Guys for the nice comments.
Steve, I'm on my way to the JS.stamp BUT i have a lot of roads to go down first. ONE DAY!!
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Offline L. Harris

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2011, 10:42:00 AM »
Wow! That's really nice looking!!
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2011, 11:00:00 AM »
It's evident that you put a lot of thought into it. It's very nice Dana.
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2011, 07:25:00 PM »
Good job ,Buddy.
You won't mind 10 hour days much as you go forward ,its the continous 10 hour days that get you down(or maybe weeks)
Believe me you are on the right track.Good job on the other knife also.
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2011, 08:10:00 PM »
Nice Dana, those are fun aint they  ;)  keep up the good work.   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2011, 09:26:00 PM »
Thanks guys, you sure know how to make a guy feel good, I'm ready to start another one.
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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2011, 06:34:00 PM »
Great looking knife Dana
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2011, 06:43:00 PM »
That is truly sweet.
Take a deep breath - now make another one!
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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2011, 08:12:00 PM »
Thanks Ray and Karl it means alot coming from makers like your self.
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Offline Scott Teaschner

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Re: My First Dagger
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2011, 08:21:00 PM »
It may be your first dagger but I can se you made a few knives before that. Nice!!
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