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Offline Pukka Bundook

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An early dirk.
« on: November 06, 2017, 06:09:32 PM »
Another one from years ago.
Made from buggy spring. Handle is maple so not quite right but had to do.
Horn below the top disk as the wood often splits out on these.
Sort of an early dirk, with vestiges of the old balloch dagger.
Light and stays very sharp.
I used to carry it as my "second shot" when hunting with a flintlock rifle.  It worked for its purpose the odd time I had to use it.
Gave it to my daughter for when she is woods walking.




















All the best,
Richard.

Offline Cory Joe Stewart

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Re: An early dirk.
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2017, 06:21:11 PM »
There is a lot to like there.  Well done.

Offline Cades Cove Fiddler

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Re: An early dirk.
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2017, 06:32:59 PM »
 :o 8) 8)... Wow ... Very well done ....Any Highlander would  be proud to have this one ... !!! ... your work is all-around excellent .... Where have you been  ? ... never seen your posts before, but evidence of a Master Craftsman .... keep 'em coming .......Regards, C C Fiddler ......

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Re: An early dirk.
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2017, 08:41:52 PM »
Very nice work all around for sure. The blade and wood are really tastefully aged as is the sheath. I like the subtle engraving and carving too.
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Offline TN Longhunter

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Re: An early dirk.
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2017, 10:45:56 PM »
One of the better ones I have seen. Looks like it could have been made from a broken sword tip. Nice handle work without being over the top. I like it.
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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: An early dirk.
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2017, 02:52:36 AM »
I'll say it again. You got skills ;D
Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a cold frosty morning

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Re: An early dirk.
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2017, 06:55:12 AM »
   Fantastic,  real work of art.

Offline Pukka Bundook

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Re: An early dirk.
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2017, 05:41:01 PM »
Thank you all!

Very pleased you like it.  :-)

Richard.

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Re: An early dirk.
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2017, 08:41:59 PM »
There is a heck of a lot going on in this project.  Metal, wood, horn all blended together.  Wow!

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Re: An early dirk.
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2017, 06:26:49 AM »
Pleased you like it, Curtis.
And I like Your work!     :) :)

FWIW, the wee sgian dubh had his handle stained with Fiebing's leather dye. Worn off a bit but it was done years ago.

Best to all,
Richard.

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Re: An early dirk.
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2017, 10:03:47 PM »
WONDERFUL work!