Crusader dagger

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Hello everybody!

I just finished this Crusader dagger.

Blade: Turkish twist damascus from the Zladinox company (Russia, zladinox.ru)
Dimensions: 9 1/2" x 3/4" x 3/16"
Overall length: 14 1/2"

Handle:
Mammoth ivory
Sterling silver
14K gold
Swiss blue topaz

Any comments/critique/suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks for looking
Vlad

http://www.kolenko.com/

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Oh YES!! Vladimir, this one is fabulous. It's terrific to see the Templar influence again! Wonderful work, as always!!
 
I'm wondering how many hours went into this exquisite piece. More than a few, is my guess.
 
Thank you all!
Thank you Robert!
It took me about three weeks to make this dagger. Yet, it was not a full time job. Interestingly, it took me more time to make a sheath than this knife itself. For more than two weeks I was trying just to find the best way to finish the sheath edges. I tested all commercially available edge finishes including some finishes obtained from Italy and Japan. I have to admit that I am not an expert in leather work. Actually, I am not an expert in knife making as well.
 
"Actually, I am not an expert in knife making as well. "


This piece alone should be evidence contrary to that statement. But anyone who has been to your website must chuckle a bit when reading that. Fantastic work.
 
Blown away.

I fully expected your website to state you are from deep in Russia. Now relocated in Lancaster PA?

I'm impressed on all levels. Great presentation, too!

Coop
 
SharpByCoop said:
Blown away.

I fully expected your website to state you are from deep in Russia. Now relocated in Lancaster PA?

I'm impressed on all levels. Great presentation, too!

Coop[/QUOTE
Thank you! You are absolutely right. Originally, I am from Moscow, Russia. I guess you could see that my work was heavily influenced by some "Russian techniques". I have been living in the US for almost 22 years. Now, I live in Huntingdon Valley, PA. It's right outside Northeast Philadelphia.
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Exemplary work! I especially like the lapped & riveted look that you incorporated. It gives it the feel of the time period that you were after very nicely.

Thanks for sharing.

Gary
 
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