Today in the shop I am making dagger. More specifically, a Scottish Dirk in the “Traditional Dirk” style from around the late 16 through the mid 1700s. I am using 3/16” 80Crv2 high carbon steel for the 16” blade, 1/4” brass for the bolster and pommel, and desert iron wood for the knot-work carved, through-tang handle. The end of the tang is treaded, and the pommel is tapped to secure everything together. The handle was finish sanded up to 600 grit, then stained with dark walnut, and finished with boiled linseed oil.
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This is my entry into the 2022 Dagger Challenge, along with the amazing knife makers and content creators listed below.
Alee Knives: / aleeknives
B. Kohn Knives: / @bkohnknives
Black Beard Projects: / blackbeardprojects
Brackin Blades Forge: / brackinbladesforge
DB Craft World: / dbcraftworld
Drew Lininger: / @drew_lininger
Encik Alee: / encikalee
Hans: / hansworkshop
Heavy_Forge: / n2flexn
House/Work: / housework123
Liam J. Penn: / @liamjpenn
Mystic Mountain Forge: / mysticmountainforge
Njord Artisan: / njordartisan
Red Beard Ops: / redbeardops
Sperber Knives: / @sperber-knives
The Rivers’ Experience: / @theriversexperience9383
Tyrell Knifeworks: / tyrellknifeworks
Wengels Workshop: / wengel12
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I love how the doggos are like "dunno why you're running, boss, but we're super excited to join in¡"
Haha yes. They were down to run, every take.
I'm Scottish, and the was a beautiful job on that dagger.
I LOVE the intro! Very cool build, Dustin! Amazing blade!
Thanks Denis. It was your excitement for the battle charge in full regalia that encouraged me to make the idea a reality, lol.
That's awesome!! Congrats for the engraving knot, looks great and I'm sure pretty tricky to pull off! Also, threading the tang is always tricky! And yeah, I have to mention this too, that intro was funny af :) Loved the dogs! Cheers and big thumbs up!
Thanks Brother. I had a great time carving the handle. It will definitely be happening again.
That intro was my favorite thing from all the challenge videos!
Lol. Thanks Erick. Devon was ready for a broken face for sure, but instead we had outtake gold😂
The opening shot is so good! Sooooo good. Good on you for recycling to make the handle. And the handle turned out great! So nice!
Thanks brother.
That intro subscribed me. I hope for more dogs running in slow motion.
That intro was the best!!
Lol, thanks.
Best in the intro. THE DOGS, they are having a blast :)
Lol. Thanks.
A very specific episode, also a masterpiece. Congratulations. Most importantly, they shared a phenomenal video with your loyal audience.
Thanks so much.
@@TheArtofCraftsmanship And of course, I vote for you. Just these T-shirts, you don't need that. Be old Dustin, it's not all about money. Art is special in its own way and wealth just comes. Honor is more important. Greeting.
Killer video.That wood shark is probably Teak. Beautiful wood that when polished right seems to have a inner glow. Almost like Tigers eye. Its very dense and tough as nails. Which is why its so popular for boat decks. Being a shark. I was probably carved in the many Islands of the south Pacific. Where many tribes either thought sharks were family members who had passed on. Or even thought of sharks as a god
This is great! Hopefully the KZhead algorithm blesses you with millions of views.
Thanks Josh. You never know what the algorithm will do, lol.
Great build Dustin I always love a good looking Dirk
As someone who is half-Highlander in terms of ancestry, I approve of this video. Nice work.
Thanks Steve.
that intro is just amazing! beautiful craftsmanship!
😁😂
Hands down best intro of the challenge! Lol, it's amazing. Came out great man!
Lol! Gotta love an epic slo-mo (with crazy dogs)
That's a damn fine looking Dirk! Well done! That handel is gorgeous.
Awesome intro - like the mad Scott and his hell hounds terrorizing the country side! Great dagger - handle really looks nice!
Haha thanks Fred! Hell hounds on your trail....
Thank you for the video. Excellent weapon sir. Only problem is, my son wants to have a go at making one. I’ve told him to watch this video as well as learn patience first. 👍🇦🇺
Absolutely beautiful piece of art! Although there was not a single bit of forging that took place here. For me, a big part making historical pieces is making them using historically accurate methods. To each their own however. Even so beautiful Dirk🙏
Awesome ❤...wonderful...no words for this work. From 🇮🇹
Thanks so much Gennaro!
Wish I had a workshop like this
You do great work. It’s cool to watch you adapt to different challenges on the fly.
We like to show it all. Thanks for the kind words Patrick!
Nice work my man, learnt alot, thank you! (and the scene at the end had me in stitches HAHA) 😄Cheers
That dagger is awesome!
Thanks Mike!
Wow! Amazing Job! Art and craftsmanship is an understatement this is magic!
Thanks Jim.
That's Beautiful Man. I love it.
I only have one gripe, and it is a common gripe for me. A knife is not finished until it has a home to call it’s own. It needs a scabbard or sheath. Other that, that is an elegant weapon for a more brutal time. You are a true craftsman.
Thanks Fester. I agree, and we will be making a video on making the scabbard shortly.
@@TheArtofCraftsmanship can’t wait to see it. I have three kukri I’m trying to make homes for that I bought of a swap forum. The amount of detail you put it the dirk, I know the scabbard will be a sight to behold sir.
From Clan Guthrie, Greetings and Salutations. Top of the morning to ye. I've just watched your video and I've got to say, that is one mighty awesome Highlands Dirk! Awesome man, just Awesome!
Thank you James, from the O’Haras.
@@TheArtofCraftsmanship You're most welcome!
Awesome job!!! Slàinte 🏴🥃
Fabulous work! It was such a pleasure to watch as you made this. Kudos to whoever filmed and edited this, what a quality job they did. The intro with you and the dogs made me smile and I was surprised when I heard you speak because I was expecting a Scottish accent. Anyway, although I can’t buy all the tools and learn all the skills I’d need to make one myself, it made me itch to make one myself … I’m not sure why. My surname is Stewart, so perhaps it’s the old DNA that is to blame. Really enjoyed watching this, thanks- and I subscribed because of it. What a great workshop you have too and when you went outside I saw you had a covered veranda. I’m watching from England and it’s a pet peeve of mine that nobody seems to have one over here!
I absolutely love that handle!!!
Thanks Bryan. It was a blast to carve.
Gorgeous dirk, mate. Well done.
Thanks Geoff.
I wish more could've been done with the metal. But overall this craftmanship is next level
Cheers Aye! Thanks for watching.
For future reference, 90° angles at your tang creates stress points where its more likely for your blade to snap clean off your handle.
You makers are making this very hard to vote. You all are making absolutely beautiful daggers of varying style. You guys are truly evolving before our eyes.
Thank you. It’s fun to have a goal to strive for, but just fun to get to know a great group of makers as well.
Very nice. That is a very large piece of desert ironwood. And if you ever need a job separate from blacksmithing/knifemaking, you can apply to be a butcher! It's fun watching you work and you're a credit to our Scottish ancestors.
Lol, it definitely felt a bit odd breaking down the shark into pieces. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing.
That came out beautifully. Good job!
Thanks Sam
The Scotsman in me is singing Scotland the Brave. Love it
Yes sir!🎶🎵💪🏼
Amazing ❤
There are no words just WOW!!! 👍🏻 Cheers. 🥃
🍺. Thank you Al.
Fantastic Dustin, thank you
Thanks Val.
Nice dirk! An old country blacksmith I know forged many of them in years gone by, using old auto-body rasps when he could get them. not as pretty as yours because he never had a 2 x 72. he said that canola oil is not as good as light mineral oil, such as transformer oil or horse drench oil. automatic transmission oil is good too but at 100-120 degrees F.
To build my Housemade 2x72, I bought a pneumatic 0.5"x18" grinder (suggested by Brian). It fits in tight areas great and he suggested it to remove the weld seams inside the tubing. I also used it to grind a fuller on a seax I made for myself. Worked great for that, too! Can't remember if you have air in your shop, but if you do, you might seriously consider buying one.
Now that's a dagger!
Yes sir!
Very nice......
Beautiful blade Dustin! And the intro was very cool. And the dogs....❤ Good luck man!
The opening shot was awesome! Great video. The dagger is great as well
Lol. We had high hope for what it would look like, and it definitely met our expectations…and then some😂🐶. Thanks.
Now that's just a beautiful piece. Great job!
I appreciate that Daniel.
I grew up in Tucson AZ, Ironwood is native to Baja California Peninsula and the Sonoran Desert. Beautiful wood but hard on tools
awesome.
Thank you
Beautiful! Great work!
Thank you.
Beautiful bro!
Thanks David.
That carving really set this out ahead of the pack man! A+
Thanks for the kind works Airin. I really had a great time carving. I’ll definitely be doing more in the future.
Magnificent!!!
Thank you.
Dustin, congratulations on a really nice build for your Scottish Dagger. I think you had one of the best step-by-step videos of your build, including helpful tips for those new to the craft. Loved the carving/relief detail work on your handle. Good Luck in the competition. You earned a new subscriber ... thanks for the share.
Thanks Byron. I appreciate the kind words. Welcome to the channel.
Amazing work
Thank you Mattie!
A breathtakingly beautiful piece of work Sir! A Dirk fit for a Highlander! Thank you for showing me your awesome skills. 🍇
Thank you for such kind words.
What a nice dagger. It is almost a sword. Other great job from workshop king!! Congratulations my friend Dustin. An awesome piece. Greetings a lot from Spain.
Thanks Miguel. 🍻you’re the man.
That is awesome man! Exquisite work!
Thank you Mark.
I enjoyed your video and your process. You turned out a beautiful dirk, too. That handle! I'm just getting started in the craft and it was very affirming to see several of the same tools I have in my shop. Great job!
That turned out really beautiful, good work!
Thank you.
Beautiful work
Thanks Charles!
Stunning, the best 👌🏽
Thanks so much Chris!
Exquisite work!
Thank you DLB
Great job !!!
Thanks John.
Sir, I really love your work! Just fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Stefan!
Beautiful work!
Thank you.
Great build. I like the nonsymmetric look.
Thanks Mike. Me too. That was one of the thing I chose due to its difference from what a “standard” dagger might look like.
Beautiful work Dustin!! Really enjoyed the handle carving
Thank so much Marc.
Very nice job brother. Love the carving.
Cheers Daniel!
Excellent. Nicely done.
Thank you.
Awesome great job
Thank you.
very nice job. i always loved the dirk. well done.
Thanks John. Ive been wanting to build one for a while.
nice, love the woodwork, well tidy work
Thanks Andy
Beautiful durk man. I love it. Now your ready for the highland games 😉👍
That’s what I was thinking Mike.
Amazing video for the intro alone 😂 Jokes aside, it really was a nice video to follow your thought process and production of this beauty!
Fine work.
Thanks Tony
Now that looks absolutely great 👍 Nice job on the blade and the handle and brass work that Dirk is the best iv seen of all the blade work iv seen God Bless
Wow! Thanks so much for the compliment Dale.
Thank God for shorts😉🙃😀
😳😳😂
great Dirk awesome
Much appreciated
Nice job!👍
Thanks H!
Very cool build!
Thanks Chad!
Even though it was a sad occasion, I enjoyed meeting you at George's funeral. Your videos are truly unique and educational. Great work on the dirk.
Thanks Larry. It was nice meeting you too. Thanks for watching.
Great work . Great video. Love the beginning and end. Good stuff. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
Thanks for watching the whole thing and the kind words. Cheers Jennifer!
Wow you really out did yourself that is amazing!
Thanks Celt. I think so too.
I love it! That is a mighty fine dirk. Kudos!
Thank you.
Woooooaaah so cool 😎
Thanks Wesley! Cheers.
great looking handle design
Thank you.
@@TheArtofCraftsmanship way it flows with the blade top 3 daggers I seen
This is beautiful dagger Dustin! You need to buy flexible attachment to your dremel- it will makes all carving much easier, but You made amazing job with the carving anyway! Nicely done Man!
I definitely agree. Now that I’ve done it, and enjoyed it so much, I’m definitely in the market for one.
Wow! I've been watching since the first knife video you posted and this is amazing! Got my vote!
Thanks so much EG!
Nice work! Aloha 🤙🏼
Super cool man! I really like it
Thanks so much Drew!
Imagine a hoard of hairy beasts charging at you like that.............. and the dogs were terrifying as well 😂. Fantastic knife.
Lol. Truly terrifying indeed. Thanks.
awesome dirk
Thanks Vlad.
Very nice. I'd give you top 5. Maybe top three. Great work! I'm voting the win to Tyrell knifeworks though.
Thanks D! It was a fun project for sure . Denis’s is definitely one that deserves to be tops. Thanks for watching.
Very nice 👍
Thanks James
great looking knife, that handle was really well executed
Thank you. It was a blast to carve.