Dagger/gladius

[robloveday]

Here's a knife I made for a BF member who asked me to make a dagger that he designed. The blade is 1095 with hamon, the fittings are stainless steel, and the handle is stabilized maple burl. The blade is 14" long with an overall length of almost 20".

 

[SGT Blades]

That is beautiful! where is the point of balance?

 

[robloveday]

The POB is about 2" in front of the guard

 

[kevin -the professor]

that is really striking, especially the photo that shows the hamon.
kc

 

[Hengelo_77]

I like the wavy hamon on the straight lined blade

 

[Dawkind]

Absolutely superb.....you really outdid yourself with this one, IMHO.