First Push Dagger

[Barker]

A fellow JD forum member asked me to make this Push Dagger for him. It was my first, but wont be my last. The blade is Crucible 154 CM 5/32" thick, 3" long. I ground it on a 5" wheel. The blade has a high polish. Handles are black linen micarta with red liners. I want to thank Bruce Bump for giving me some direction. Thanks Bruce! To all the other makers who are just starting out. If you haven't tried a double edge grind, try it. It will teach you a lot about grinding .
-John

 

[Texas Slim]

I'm not a fan of the push dagger design... but I like this one!

Nicely done!

 

[KnifeHead]

Looks real good to me!:thumbup:

 

[mmmotorcycle]

I'm not a fan of push daggers but this one is stunning! There are too many great qualities about this! Most notably the mirror polish the blade has.

 

[alejandrino]

I'm not a fan of push daggers but this one is stunning! There are too many great qualities about this! Most notably the mirror polish the blade has.

Me too, but that is just superb!

 

[raylaconico]

I really like your work John. You're always so clean and simple. BTW, I've done a symetrical double edge blade one time and I don't want to do it again. It's a real pain!

 

[SpearZ]

I'd venture to say the owners going to be happy with that one :thumbup:

 

[Keith Montgomery]

That's very well done.

 

[e3ck]

Very nice lookin' piece my friend, I love the polish:thumbup:

 

[Barker]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the positive feedback!
-John

 

[Bruce Bump]

John, thats a sweet one. I think you nailed the grind!
btw, thanks for the credit

 

[kauai Marc]

Hard to believe this is your first one!!beautifull blade.
Marc

 

[bennytheblade]

Cant wait til it hits my mailbox.
Looks great JB.

 

[bigmark408]

very cool john !!.....john's early skills are very promising...here are a couple he has made me. i am very pleased with john's work.