New Dirk & Basket Hilt

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Very cool. Any chance of us seeing some pics of your custom dirk(s)?

Ryan, I wish I could show you a picture of my "custom" dirk, but I can not find my pictures in my files (still looking ) I would take new ones, but the dirk is currently on it's way to the E. Coast ( as is my "Armour Class Basket Hilt ). A GOOD friend of mine needed them. His Daughter is getting married & it is a FORMAL, 3 day affair( Scottish ) plus while he is back there, he will be participating in some other activities. I did email him requesting so pics, when he gets time.
But until then here is an idea of what it looks like.

This is the "prototype' we used.
Changes made:
1.Hilt. - Bolock "haunches" sim. to this

The wood is " figured curly Maple" stained
Note the metal work is "german silver" & was done by a man in my ML/BP club. ( "german silver is inexpensive & easy to work with)

2. Here is the blade ( bought it from this site https://www.lochnessorigins.com/acat...omponents.html


BTW - Making a sim. dirk actually not that difficult. The hilt is the major task ( if you buy the blade) BUT if you keep it simple & have access to a lathe, it can be done. Here is an idea Just eliminate the "knots.
The cost is worth the effort. My total cost was under $150.00. But you can do it for less, depending on the blade etc.

Hope this helps.

BTW, here is a picture of the blade that we are copying for my new dirk. The hilt design is still in the works. ( I am "Practicing on a couple of deisigns, trying to find one I can do with my limited skills )
Note, there will not be engraving.

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