Bloodwood Dagger with Brass Guard and Pommel, Flute handle

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The Blade:
I used Leaf Spring from an old work truck to make the blade.
I used the forge to heat it up enough to straighten it out. And I had to stretch it under an inch to fit my template. I probably would have just made a shorter blade if had to do it again. Doing that made the tip really thick. I used magnets to hold the template in place. Then spray painted it.
Then I used an Angle Grinder to cut close to the line. I used the belt grinder to get the final profile.
I used 4 x 36 belt grinder to surface grind the blade as flat as possible. then. I paint the blade with layout fluid and mark where the fullers and the plunge lines go. Then I use the 1'' contact wheel on the belt grinder and a bevel jig to grind the fullers. I used a file jig to file in the plunge lines. Then I used Files then 80 Grit to 180 Grit sand paper to dile everything in. Now I'm ready to heat treat.
Heat Treat:
First I heat the blade to 1650° For 10 Minutes. Then I do it again at 1550° I let it cool down slowly with the forge between each heat.
Then I heat the blade to 1550° and I heat Parks 50 quench oil to 120°
Than I Quench. I put it in the vice to prevent the tang from warping. Then I put it in the oven for 1 hour at 400° for a temper cycle. I do that twice.
then I sand the blade all the way up to 1000 Grit.
Guard:
I cut up pieces of brass from an old chandelier and melt it in a jewelry furnace. Then I cast it in a graphite mold. Then I paint it with layout fluid and draw out the outline of the guard. I use an Angle grinder with a cutoff wheel to cut as close to the line as I can. Then I use the belt grinder to get closer then files to fine tune. then sand paper to clean up the file lines.
I used the mini mill to mill the slot. Then I used files to fine tune it to fit the the tang.
Spacers:
I used brass to make the spacers. I cut circles out of brass that I cast. Then I milled them flat. Then I used the lathe to finish them.
Pommel:
I cast brass into a cube. Then I cut it into somewhat of a circle then I used the mill to flatten it. then I used the lathe to make it a cylinder and shape the pommel. Then I used files to make the flutes.
The Handle:
I used Red Bloodwood for the handle material. I used solid brass wire for the wrap. I twisted the wire in a drill. I used a dermal tool to start the groove for the wire. then I used needle files to a chainsaw file.
If you have any questions about this build please let me know in the comments below. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.
Music:
1st song Tubby Dub - By. ‪@QuincasMoreira‬
2nd song Sharp Edges - By. ‪@halfcoolmusic‬
3rd song Level Up - By. ‪@QuincasMoreira‬
4th song Airborne - By. Quincas Moreira
End Song By. Jonathan Rhodes
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[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Drew! Thanks for making it. Love that new jig. I'm pretty jealous of your whole shop if I'm being honest.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. I have been working on the shop as much as the projects. This is my 1st summer in this garage. Im excited to finish all the walls. So far all I have done is the wall with the Lathe and mill.

[@BerserkerBlades]

Outstanding job bud! This has to be one of my favorites. Love the profile

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you.

[@jessicalancaster8646]

Sooooooo beautiful! Might be one of my favorites ever!

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. It's my favorite too.

[@stevekorup7366]

Outstanding work, love how you show the process for each piece. Thanks for posting,really enjoyed watching.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I really do try to show every step without it getting boring. Im glad you liked it.

[@philipanthonyconstruction2807]

That handle though 😍

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. The flutes are my favorite part. It's the first time I've tried to do flutes.

[@paulstevenson5559]

Absolutely incredible, Drew! Gorgeous workmanship. Must have taken days.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. It took about 2 weeks to finish it. Thats with filming and editing too.

[@Jessica-ul6me]

So beautiful! ❤

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you

[@CZ2_Delta]

Amazing result, looks amazing! The craftsmanship as well as the editing process are top notch!
I truly hope your videos blow up one day, so you get the views/followers you truly deserve! I hope your works reaches your targeted customers and that you enjoy making it.
Easy sub & like. Will watch some of your earlier works later in my spare time!

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

[@MysticalandTough]

Sweet!!

[@jaredmartin6083]

This is absolutely insane buddy keep up this work

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you.

[@chase893]

Definitely most insane one yet. Great work!!

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you

[@idiotheh]

Great stuff!

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thanks!

[@nicknicholson183]

Awesome video, I love those flutes.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thanks a lot!