Mercury - mosaic damascus parrying dagger, ball guard with protection ring, sculpted arizona ironwood handle - PM

[Petr Melicharek]

Hi everyone.

It's been a long time since my last post here. I have been working on this dagger for almost one year with some "timeouts" for other knives. I can honestly say that this was the most difficult project I have ever finished. I spent more than 500 hours on it. The most challenging thing was the symmetry of form and damascus pattern too. Even taking pictures was difficult for me this time

Some parts would deserve better pics, but maybe ill do a couple more before it goes to its owner

I hope you will like it and see you soon with some "normal" knives

Thanks for watching PM

MERCURY

Blade - mosaic damascus steel 1,2842 (O2) + 75ni8 Uddeholm (15N20)
Guard - mosaic damascus steel 1,2842 (O2) + 75ni8 Uddeholm (15N20) ,
Handle - Arizona ironwood - darkened
Average length - 40,5 cm (approx- 16 inches) , blade - 25 cm (approx- 10 inches).
Blade width at widest point 35 mm (approx 1.4 inches)

 

[madcap_magician]

That's simply the finest dagger I've seen.

 

[greghaz]

Wow!

 

[jfk1110]

ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!!

Hell of a job.......Spectacular blade and pants

 

[i4Marc]

THAT is an AMBITIOUS piece! Spectacular. Love the details.

 

[badmatt]

oh - my god.

 

[snuffle]

That's amazing.

 

[1911bphil]

Wow! I can see why it took 500 hours to complete. That Damascus pattern is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

 

[fishface5]

Crikey!! I always click on your new posts with eager anticipation of something special, but this one is above and beyond!

 

[3fifty7]

Exquisite piece, perfect pattern manipulation and alignment, brilliant design and execution!

 

[SwissHeritageCo]

Almost looks too good

 

[Flat Rock Forge]

Petr, this knife is absolute beautiful! Marvellous work!!!!!

 

[Barry H]

Outstanding photos!!!

 

[Mongo]

Everything about this is fantastic! Knife, sheath, photography.... all absolute top notch!

 

[Petr Melicharek]

Thanks a lot, everyone I really appreciate all your kind words and I'm glad you like this piece so much !

 

[scdub]

Holy moly! That thing looks alive - amazing work!

Let’s see… 500 hours @ $2/hour… Still can’t afford it.

 

[jfk1110]

Holy moly! That thing looks alive - amazing work!

Let’s see… 500 hours @ $2/hour… Still can’t afford it.

Same here!!! Rabbit ears for pockets

 

[mitch13]

ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!!

Hell of a job.......Spectacular blade and pants

That covers it.
Well done Petr!

 

[Dusty One]

Perfection at its Best !!

 

[Guilherme Mantovani]

Wow... thanks for sharing with us... beautiful, beautiful, beautiful...