Texas wind dagger attempt

[Dana Hackney]

Hi gang!

I'm slooooowly doing the final grind on a dagger I started at our buddy Bruce Bump's place last year. This is my first attempt for a dagger. That pattern has to be one of my favorites. Let me know what you think.

Thanks,
Dana

[J. Doyle]

I'd like to see that finished Dana. Great pattern and the grinds look pretty good to me too.

[MLAZYB]

Dana, you are getting the bug. Keep it going
man. As you already know this can drive you to insanity. Keep us updated on your progress. Thanks for sharing.

Bing

[shoprat]

Very nice Dana I too would like to see the finished knife. Keep up the good work, Mike

[Dana Hackney]

Thanks John, Bing and Mike. I plan on squaring the pattern in the wood so that it's 90 deg to the axis of the blade. That should help things to flow better.

I'm slow so it may be a bit before it's complete but I'll be sure to post pics as I go. I'm not near as prolific as you young guys .

Thanks again,
Dana

[cdent]

Great looking forging and grind to match up with what's going on. Kind of looks like a Blackwood or Ivory kind of blade to me, but that opinion aint even worth two cents.

Thanks for showing it Dana, will watch for updates, Craig

[Dana Hackney]

Hi Craig,

I was thinking of ivory but did not want to spend the $$$$ on a nice piece,as this is just a speculation knife. I do have a nice,very dark, block of black wood though.....hmmmmm

Thanks for the compliments, Craig,
Dana

[Gary Mulkey]

That's looking good, Dana. Dagger grinds are a challenge and you look to have this one going your way. I would agree with the choise of using a handle material that wasn't too busy. Something plain & elegant will set off the pattern in the blade. If you have enough of the blade steel left then a matching pommel might be a nice touch.

Let us know how this one turns out.

Gary

[Dana Hackney]

Thanks Gary! I'll take Craiig and you're suggestion and go for some black wood for the handle. I might have a little piece of that pattern left for at least a butt cap/nut but will have to look for some other material for the guard and spacer.

Now I gotta go order some belts for finishing (Norax U254) , as well as some of SuperGrit's rhino wet sheets .

Thanks Gary,
Dana

[Ed Caffrey]

That's looking good Dana! You best be bringing that with you......I'd like to see it in person.

[Dana Hackney]

Thanks Ed! I might just ship it and save on the baggage fee. I won't be doing much on it until I replenish my finishing belts anyhow. I'll check with Delta air first, though. It may be, since theses are small planes that every bag has to be checked anyway

Dana

[DougCampbell]

That is gonna be very nice Dana, like the others I'm looking forward to the finished piece! My first or even second attempt didn't turn out anywhere near that good...

[Dana Hackney]

Thanks for the compliment Doug! I was very careful to grind at the slowest pace I could. I'm still digging around in my wood stash for the one nice piece of blackwood I had but haven't come across it yet .....

Take care Doug,
Dana

[jes4e]

Awww man thats going to be awosome when it's finished, I haven't tried a dagger yet.

[Dana Hackney]

Originally Posted by jes4e

Awww man thats going to be awosome when it's finished, I haven't tried a dagger yet.

Thanks for the compliment. I just hope I can do it justice with the handle and accoutrements.

Dana