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  1. 20th September 06, 06:24 PM #1
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    My First Dirk

    Well I am making my first dirk, used a damaged SA FNFal bayonet, antler and some old kitchen utensil parts. I just stuck them together for the pic, I am not finished with the fit and shaping yet. The blade really needs work!



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    Neat idea.
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    How thick is the blade? If it is thicker you can add some nice jimping along the back of the blade. You can also file in a nice false edge along the back if that fits your sense of aesthetics... then use increasingly fine grades of sandpaper to smooth everything out. I have even seen blades that have been etched to darken the appearance, which actually seems to add a bit of increased protection with a bit of periodic oiling.
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    That's pretty cool. Will like to see the final pics. O'Neille
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    Looking good. I'm interested in the final result. Keep us posted.

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