So, I finally got around to polishing this shiv

[RMLamey]

I am NOT a "dagger" guy but that thing is WAY cool!

 

[Josh Dabney]

Nathan,

Looks like it could've come from the bench of Billy Mace Imel or Lorchner ! Cant think of a better compliment than that.

Have fun trying to top the shiv LOL

-Josh

 

[Tai Goo]

Sweet!

 

[Brian Ayres]

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Hubba hubba

 

[Patrick M.]

Just out of curiosity, is there another thread dedicated to this Dagger Patrick, and if so, where ??

Not a dedicated thread, actually. But Coop showcased it in his Blade review :

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/857741-Knives-of-the-Blade-Show-2011-•-Art-Classics-and-Innovation/page5

 

[Salem Straub]

Nice. Wow.

 

[Mike Quesenberry]

That thing is Friggin awesome!! I'm a huge fan of sharp and pokie.

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Incredible!

 

[12345678910]

I like that.

 

[lazlo]

Wow, that's gorgeous Nathan! But calling it a "shiv" is self-deprecation IMHO. That's a dagger

 

[NickWheeler]

That thing is Friggin awesome!! I'm a huge fan of sharp and pokie.

Yea, that.... ^^^

 

[drewfacehotm]

that knife looks outstanding!:thumbup:

 

[Hengelo_77]

Very nice!
Is that ironwood on the handle?

 

[Phillip Patton]

Wow, very nice Nathan! It should be, after all this time.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

You guys are going to make my head get fat. *grin*

If I can, I'll get some pictures this weekend and try to make a proper thread for it over in the custom and handmade forum (the folks next door).

Thanks a bunch for the accolades.

Josh,

Billy Mace Imel was my inspiration for trying this piece and I would consider it a compliment of the highest order. He discussed a few points of his shaping and refining process (stones) to me. David Wesner was also significantly helpful getting started stoning.


Hengelo,

The wood is a dark green stabilized double dyed maple burl by "Nicholas stabilized wood". It is some of the most beautiful material. I want to get a better picture of it under some light. The Nicholas material looked like a gem and worked really well.

 

[WA Martin]

<slobber, slobber, drool, drool>

Wow! Did that turn out fantastic or what!!!

Great Job, Nathan.

 

[Bobby Branton]

Great job Nathan. I'd buy one ;-)

 

[james terrio]

Billy Mace Imel was my inspiration for trying this piece and I would consider it a compliment of the highest order. He discussed a few points of his shaping and refining process (stones) to me.

That's cool. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Imel at the Guild Show last year and picked his brain about satin finishes and other fun things. A true gentleman and funny to boot. :thumbup:

Beautiful knife Nathan, I don't care what you call it!

 

[Josh Mason]

Out of all the knives posted on Bladeforums throughout the years, this is my new favorite. I swear my eyeballs popped out and I had to feel for them on the floor. Thats after i tripped over my jaw.

Good Lord what a knife.

 

[Hankins]

Nathan... If you made it It's not above your skill level!
That looks to be something that should go to an engraver