Boot Daggers

[Phil Tham]

Been workin on my double edge grinds...here's a couple of boot daggers. One ebony, one cocobolo. ATS-34 blades 8 1/8" OAL, mosaic pins, filework, leather sheaths. Thanks for the look.

 

[Ebbtide]

Those are really unique. Handle shape, pin work, very nice. Very unique
I really like the ebony version.

 

[JClaude42]

I really like the sheaths, but what's most amazing to me is the way the handle scales and the filework come together so perfectly.

 

[Bigjohn]

Tx, love the shape...a very nice pair..."Man are you good with the leather"

 

[ExamonLyf]

Those knives and sheaths make a great package. As mentioned, I do think the sheath really compliments an innovative design nicely. Terrific work, and thanks for sharing...

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Very nice. The ebony one is my favorite. I just think the pins stand out better against the dark wood.

 

[Phil Tham]

Thanks for the kind words. These were fun to make...I've got a couple roughed out that I hope to get to as soon as I'm done with the current batch of folders. I found those grinds are difficult for me to do and ruined a couple of blades before having any success. It seems I do better when I grind these double edges after heat treat/tempering. I do appreciate the encouragement!

 

[satin]

Very nicely done - I like both of those a lot.
They are excellent both from an artistic view and a fighters view - they would be excellent last-ditch tools for those in dangerous professions, some may want micarta scales and kydex, but wood and the right leather sheath would work great too - it did for the spooks in the OSS and SOE, and they would have loved these two blades.
Very very nice.

 

[AC_Doctor]

Phil, your work is up there with the top custom knife makers, but your prices are a downright bargain, for what you get. Your handles and filework show some real talent !!! I am having Phil make me up a couple of specials Here is a link to Mr. Tham's website....

http://thams4.home.texas.net/