Serpentine Dagger

[Brett Schaller]

Hi Folks,

I've always been fascinated by serpentine daggers, and I've wanted to try grinding one for years. Finally got a chance! It wasn't easy . . . .

CPM154, hollow ground on a 3" wheel. Polished to 2000 grit, then further polished with crocus cloth. Nickel silver fittings, fluted stablilized box elder burl handle.

 

[KenH]

You sure knocked that one out of the park! GREAT JOB!!!

 

[Sean Jones]

Wow! Beautiful work!

 

[Chris Railey]

That is awesome...How hard was it to grind bevels on that Kris shape?

 

[Brett Schaller]

It wasn't easy. I ground on the edges of the wheel, since you can't get the face into the curves. I now have several grinding belts that are worn out on the edges but fresh in the center. It's hard to feel the wheel drop into the hollow using only the edge. Also, you have to move the blade in and out, toward and away from the wheel, as well as tip it forward and back as you run through the curves.

I swore I'd never grind another one, but a friend I've known for thirty years saw it and wants one for her husband, so here we go again! I've found the second one easier though, now that I've got one under my belt.

 

[opaul]

I’d love to try that. Are you using a contact wheel or a flat platen?
Very nice work BTW.

 

[Brett Schaller]

Hollow grinding on a 3" contact wheel.

 

[Dusty One]

Very Unique and Beautiful !

 

[Dennis Morland]

Mad Grinding Skillz!

 

[MarcWeitz]

It's absolutely mind blowing when you see something so well made by hand. That blade is awesome.