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Dagger Date of Construction: 2004-06

Blade Characteristics
   Steel Type: Damascus
   Composition  :  O1/L6/203E/WI
   Billet #  :  3-Nov
   Number of Layers: 500+
   Pattern: Ladder
   Etch: Medium
   Polish: 600-1200
  
Dimension (inches)
      Length: 8.5
      Max Thickness: 0.147
      Min Thickness: 0.086
Handle Characteristics
   Grip Material: Rosewood
   Grip Type : Guard & pommel
   Fittings Material: Bronze (93:7)
   Fasteners: Threaded Pommel
  
Dimension (inches)
      Length: 6.875
      Max Thickness: 0.931
      Min Thickness: 0.492
      Max Height: 1.172
      Min Height: 0.558
Heat Treatment
   Austenization & Quenching
      Heat Source: Lava Pool
      Temperature (F): 1500
      Quench material: Salt Pot
      Quench temperature (F): 475
  
Tempering
      Temperature (F): N/A
      Duration (hrs): N/A
      Repetitions: N/A


No sheath

Comments
Bronze is 93 copper : 7 tin (made in house), fittings are lost wax castings, guard is 2.875" wide, balance point is behind the guard. Dagger can be dismantled for maintenance and/or polishing.


n/a  =  not applicable