Vest pocket Dirk.

[Del Raso Knives]

Just finished and ready to go to the Engraver. Double hollow ground ATS34 blade with false top edge, a full tapered tang, and satin finish. Dovetailed 416 stainless bolstered matched with woodwind grade African blackwood. Mop inlays have stunning figure that does not show in the pics.

OAL 8 3/4" X 4" cutting edge. Not quite San Francisco, but close. Hope you think so to.

 

[Gody]

Very sleek lines and overall appearance.

Well done.

Brian

 

[G. Shahan]

Peter,

That's a beautiful.

Greg

 

[Dawkind]

THAT is a wonderful display of your talents.....really doesn't need any engraving, IMHO.

 

[Bob Ohlemann]

I really like this!

Bob

 

[Tripletap1]

Just Wow!!

 

[Jason Fry]

Very nice! What are the essential qualities of a "dirk?" The double edge? Wider on one side of the grind, vs. a dagger with symmetrical double edges?

 

[claudio-cas]

That looks great

 

[cristiansilva]

Peter is a beauty !! Great design and impeccable aesthetics.

 

[D lisch]

Very very Nice I look forward to seeing what the engraver adds to it

 

[JParanee]

Very nice

Fantastic lines

Does not need engraved

Would like to see top sharp also

 

[Bruce Bump]

this is so fine. Please show it again after the engraver does his magic.

 

[i4Marc]

Classy and beautiful. I'd keep that one up my sleeve with the 4th ace!

 

[jamestap]

Beautiful work, and as mentioned above, it doesn't need any engraving.

Where (clothing-wise) were they traditionally carried? I'm guessing a vest-pocket had to be leather-lined.

 

[keithf]

Fantastic piece Peter.
Cheers Keith

 

[Del Raso Knives]

Very nice! What are the essential qualities of a "dirk?" The double edge? Wider on one side of the grind, vs. a dagger with symmetrical double edges?

Good question Jason, but I am not knowledgeable enough to answer. Having a clip point I couldn't call it a dagger and thought "dirk" which I interpret as a small fighter, is a better monica.


Thanks everyone for posting, really appreciate it.

 

[kevin -the professor]

I don't always go for this general sort of knife, but man, this one really is nice. the lines are so clean, and the material is just right.
great work.

 

[Del Raso Knives]

Very nice

Fantastic lines

Does not need engraved

Would like to see top sharp also

Joe I would normally grind the top edge much thinner, thin enough to sharpen. This piece will most likely be part of my stock for an up coming show. The restrictions in that Australian State are very restrictive of double edge knives, subsequently I left the edge thick enough to avoid any complications.

Also thanks to you and everyone who has posted the knife does not need engraving and presents well enough with out it.

 

[Del Raso Knives]

Double post

 

[Lycosa]

For a wanker, yer pretty good!