Trade sgian dubh WIP

**Drac** · 17th September 10, 06:42 PM

Hi all,

Well the first one didn't make the cut so it was back to the grinder.

Here is the rough. Since one of the comments of the last one was the need for file work on the spine so on this set I was putting some on. That is where the first one went wrong. Here is the 2nd one. I am using twisted rope on the section of the spine where there is normally has the notches.

Side view -

I always like the side view almost as much as the top -

Top. A little hard to see but also remember it is in the rough grind stage -

More to come as long as it survives.

Jim

**Ryan Ross** · 17th September 10, 06:53 PM

Looks fantastic so far! Can't wait for more pics.

**troxel87** · 17th September 10, 06:54 PM

Looking good so far...

**artificer** · 17th September 10, 06:55 PM

Sweet! I love your work, and can't wait to see more progress on what I'm sure will be another beauty!

**tyger** · 18th September 10, 04:45 AM

Man, I can see those sparks flying!

**Drac** · 18th September 10, 06:58 PM

Since it costs a fortune to fire up the kiln I normally try to do a couple at a time. This time it will be three. Here is #2 a raindrop damascus and I'm hoping the walrus ivory handle. This is a bit smoother than the one above with a quick etch to show the pattern in the steel.

Jim

**Ryan Ross** · 18th September 10, 07:25 PM

Hot diggity... beautiful!

**artificer** · 18th September 10, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan Ross

Hot diggity... beautiful!

+1

I love Damascus steel, and that pattern is REALLY cool! I don't know if I've ever seen it's like before.

**Redbeard J** · 22nd September 10, 09:58 AM

Very nice! What's your forging method?

**Drac** · 22nd September 10, 10:33 AM

Sorry, don't do any forging. The idea of working in front of a 2000F forge in the Texas sun doesn't thrill me. I just grind. This piece is Devin Thomas high contrast raindrop.

I also don't normally work with carbon but I got this with some other supplies from a friend.

Jim