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<img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> No Joshua, it's just an expression to say that it was difficult, that its taken me time and I annoyed a lot! <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

Oui, J'ai pensé ainsi. En anglais nous disons "I was pulling my hair out" (Je tirais mes cheveux)pour montrer la frustration.

Combien rainures? Huit?

Thank you Brion! When we not have the materiel, we shall manufacturer! <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

Yes, eigth groove Joshua.

Nice tutorial. I like your name stamp.

Thank you Lin! 🙂

Now the groove..............

After the finishing and polish.....

Twisted string silver....

Soon you will need three hands!

I regret my inexistent English, but if you have questions on understanding the pictures, do not hesitate! Google translation will much effort! 🙂

Still one last effort!

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Well done, Jean Louis!

Thank you!

Excellent tutorial and a beautiful knife. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. A WIP like this takes a lot of time and we appreciate your effort. I'm anxious to see the completed knife. WELL DONE!

BTW: Your English is fine. [I wish my French was half that good.] <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

Gary

Beautiful work sir. Thank you for sharing.

Chris

Thank you!

Gary, my english is very bad, but my google translat is good! <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

Thank you for taking time to share this.I really like the way you keep things simple and your execution is that of a Master Smith. Beautiful

Wonderful example of hand made craftsmanship. Thank you Jean Louis.

By posting these photos, you have helped many who are or will be making a fluted handle dagger.

I hope from my heart have helped Lin!

Finish.....

Blade Neuronal Damascus 13"

Handel warthog ivory and silver wire inlay.

Guard and pommel "Neuronal damascus processing "black war"

Total length 19" 1/2

Jean Louis

This is an absolutely stunning masterpiece. I really like your Damascus pattern.

Mon Dieu! Il n'est pas les mots por décrire l'échelon de l'artisanat

Bien fini monsiuer y merci beaucoups por le cours.

My goodness! There are no words to describe the level of craftsmanship. Well done sir and thank you for the lesson.

Yes Brion, I agree. The Damascus pattern is absolutely stunning. The only thing I cannot figure out, is how to ensure the pommel ends up in perfect alignment with the handle and guard. Gonna have to work that one out, I guess.