Great helm dagger

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Hello everybody!

Just finished:
GREAT HELM DAGGER
It’s a big one. Overall length 16 1/4"

Blade:
Custom made laminated blade: high-carbon steel core between two layers of Turkish twist mosaic damascus from the Zladinox company (zladinox.ru)
Dimensions: 10 3/4" x 15/16" x 3/16"

Handle:
Gabon ebony with sterling silver inlaid crosses
Sterling silver
14K gold

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

www.kolenko.com

I was asked to describe the texturing techniques I used to make this dagger.
Mainly, I use a Foredom hammer handpiece. There are a number of various tips for this handpiece (http://www.foredom.net/anvil-hammertips.aspx).
In addition, I use beading tools (https://contenti.com/stone-setting/hand-tools/beading-tools) for some specific tasks. They vary in sizes from 0.25mm to 1.35mm.
I also use the texturing brushes (https://contenti.com/german-texturing-brushes). They create a very unique texture.
I'll be happy to answer any questions regarding techniques/tools I use for my work.

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Thank you!
I used Foredom and burs. Nothing fancy. Actually, it was my first experience with inlay.
 
Vlad, love it, one of my all time favourites from you. Photography is pretty good too.
 
Incredibly impressive. Your imagination, creativity. and detail is without description.

The end cap looks like a armor helmet.

I tried to find something to critique, but cannot.

Fabulous!
 
I really like this - it's ornate but not overly decorated and thematically everything fits.
 
Vladimir, this Great Helm dagger is truly beautiful!! It's terrific to see once again the Teutonic influence. It would be in good company with the Knights Templar and Teutonic daggers you made for me!!:D
Yes, another fabulous creation from you...outstanding in all it's wonderful design and detail!
 
Thank You for posting the photos of this beautiful dagger.
It is always enjoyable to see someone making a knife that shows their very best work.
As I look for flaws or anything that doesn't look just right I can not find anything that I feel should be changed.
My opinion "your dagger is a flawless, work of art".
 
Vlad I always find your work unique and stunning. Every time I see a thread from you I am never disappointed when I check it out.

Can't add much that hasn't been said already. I will say that I like all the rivets. They really add something to an already great piece.

I know in one of your last threads you mentioned possibly doing a WIP. You can add my name to the list of folks who would like to see one from you.

-Clint
 
That is just incredible.

May I ask what something like this would sell for roughly?
 
Another very fine looking dagger. I love the Great Helm motif in the handle. And the laminated blade is a nice touch. Thanks for showing it, Vlad!
 
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