And the finished knife: [img/p> There was a problem with the camera and had to take the photos with the phone.

Sorry to bother, but the edit button doesn't work for me too. Not a big deal, but English is not my first language and sometimes I notice, after posti...

Thank you, Joshua! The HVG (O1) was chosen because it is a tough, durable and idiot resistant steel. Plus, when etched, it gives a nice dark colour. T...

Thanks, guys! Really appreciate it! Last monday I took the pugio to the jeweler and now we are waiting for the fittings. I requested the simplest t...

Not always a good news when Rome is knocking at your door... Luckily I forged some fibulas for the legionaries and some hair pins for the matronas. ...

Couldn't upload the last iage.  sheath.jpg

Sheathed. Monday it goes to the jeweler for some bras (or silver) inlays and fittings.

And finally:  5.jpg

Etched. I chose St3 for the sides, because it is low on everything and gives a greyish colour when etched. It is a great contrast of the dark HVG (O1)...

The tip  3.jpg

another  2.jpg

And some WIPs  1.jpg

Here is the drawing with some dimensions:  ДонЮвото-пугЮ-3.jpg