Lapis Lazuli Dagger

Bambara · Oct 7, 2016

Hello everybody!
Another dagger.

Blade: Turkish twist mosaic damascus from Zladinox
Dimensions 10 3/4" x 7/8" x 3/16"
Overall length: 16 3/4"

Handle:
Mammoth ivory
Lapis Lazuli
Sterling silver
14K gold

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

www.kolenko.com

Dawkind · Oct 7, 2016

Beautiful! Love that Lapis...[emoji41]

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Bob Leedy · Oct 8, 2016

I always like to see your work. Nice to see you post again.

ichor · Oct 8, 2016

Wow....really lovely!

Salem Straub · Oct 8, 2016

I really dig your style. It's so old-world and outright pleasing to the eye.

Bambara · Oct 8, 2016

Thank you all for your kind words!
It was my first attempt to heat color a damascus blade using NitreBlue Bluing salt from Brownells. Yet, this package is probably not the most appropriate choice for heat coloring. I should get some mosaic damascus blades from Rob Calcinore next week. These blades should stain beautifully.

Icehawk · Oct 8, 2016

WOW. Can we get a large closeup of the blade steel? I've never seen anything like it before, it's gorgeous. A matching sword would make an incredible set. Is there a scabbard?

Ok, just looked at your gallery... you are an amazing artist/smith. Do you do all of the work?

Bambara · Oct 8, 2016

Thanks! I don't make my own steel/blades. I usually get damascus bars or custom blades from Zladinox or Rob Calcinore. Also, I use Two Finger Knife company service. They make custom blades from materials I provide very closely to my preferences. Indeed, these guys do a very good job with respect to accuracy and quality. I prefer to work with "more soft" materials like gold and silver.
There is no scabbard yet. I just need to think a little bit about it.
Here is close up photo of the blade.

Idlewild · Nov 18, 2016

Vladimir, this one is truly Fabulous, a brother to my Knights Templar!! Terrific detailed work...outstanding in design fit 'n finish, enhanced with such beautiful materials. Over-the-top !!!

Craig Daniel · Nov 18, 2016

Just absolute first class work.

i4Marc · Nov 18, 2016

Gorgeous work as always. I notice a recurring theme in your work. Are you a descendant of a Knight Templar?

Ladams19 · Nov 19, 2016

beautiful work. Real artistry there. Love the colors. Reminds me of a Templar Blade

Bambara · Nov 20, 2016

Thank you all!
Thank you Robert!
I am not a descendant of a Knight Templar. Nobody is perfect. I just like daggers.