Unique handled Riverside Dagger

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SVanderkolff

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This is the first time I have seen anyone on these forums post a knife with this handle material. The knife itself is my attempt at a Riverside Dagger by Mr Loveless. The knife is 10" long over all and made of 440C, The tang is tapered and the guard is 416. I have a sheath that is currently drying and I will post pictures of that later.

Oh, yes, the handle material. I have relatives that are Inuit and as such they have access to some very unique material. A while ago they sent me a bag full of baleen. Sort of whales tooth and fingernail all rolled into one. I stabilized it and used it on this knife. It is absolutely wonderful to work with and the depth and sheen on the black is incredible.

I hope you like this, please give me your feedback.

Thanks
Steve
 

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VERY nice!! Would you share how the guard is put on? Does it slide on from the blade side?

Ken H>
 
Great lines. Loveless was the master!

Cool handle materials. I would love to get some and give it a try.

God Bless YA
Randy
 
Very very nice. I must have stared at your fist pic for 5 min. Baleen? I never would have guessed. I think I have a piece, I will have to dig it out.
 
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