Viking Challenge: Shield Maiden Dagger

Viking Challenge - Viewer Participant Entry: The Shield Maiden’s Dagger.
This entry is to represent the Viking Ladies who would accompany male warriors on raids or defending their lands.
This entry represents my first attempt at a Cannister billet. 1095 powder with 2% Nickel and fishhook. Can was sprayed with Rust-oleum 2x white spray paint picked up from a Box-Store. Blade is 9”, double grind and OAL is 14 ¼”. Copper bolster with Teal and Violet scales with nickel silver pins.
Thanks for Looking and thanks for all who put up their videos passing along their knowledge.
Tools:
Grinders: Northridge www.northridgetool.com/grinders/
@northridgetool2x72beltgrin2
Press: 25 Ton: coaliron.com/products/25-ton-...
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Anvil: 250# Fontanini: stevefontaniniblacksmith.com/a...
Welder: Lincoln MP 210: bakersgas.com/collections/lin... @lincolnelectrictv
Welding Table: Texas Metal Works: texasmetalworks.com/product/w...
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Video: Cannon XA55 4K: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search...
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Anvil Stand & Quench Tank: Fab House 1403: www.etsy.com/shop/FabHouse140...
Engraving Equipment: Home - GRS
Rotary Platen and Surface Grinder: Reeder Products: 2x72 Belt Grinder - Reeder Products, Inc.
Scales: Vivid Stabilized Woods | Beautiful figured hardwoods
Fishhooks: amzn.to/37SEEBs
1095 Powder: Jantz Supply Inc. | Quality Knife Making Supplies Since 1966
stabilizedwoods.com/
Music: Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicsound.com/
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[@xantu00]

I haven't the foggiest idea why CZcams decided to recommend your video to me, but I can safely say that you've earned yourself a subscription! I wish you the best of luck in your blacksmithing journey!

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate you saying this! 🙏❤️

[@ErikWidlund]

Beautiful !

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thank you for watching!

[@bethanygoetschius6595]

Awesome blade! Thanks for walking us through the journey!

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thanks Bethany 🙏

[@ericcartrette6118]

Great knife! The coolest part was seeing my 22-month-old grandson dance to your music.

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thanks man, glad your grandson liked the tunes!

[@VillagePeon]

Bruh the pattern is 🔥

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thank you very much, I appreciate that!

[@SmittyTutDesigns]

Awesome Job Jim! 😃👍

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thanks Smitty, I appreciate it!

[@TBWblades]

Beautiful blade Jim. I love the pattern.

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thanks buddy 🙏

[@jmbstudio6873]

Nice job.

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thanks much, I appreciate it.

[@bobgore1962]

Great job Jim! I've only been Bladesmithing/Knife Making for 7 1/2 months now, but I got in on the challenge as well. I made a Seax, and it has been a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing your work with us, and good luck on the challenge! ... Bob Gore METALSTORM FORGE! 🔥🙏🏻😎👍🏻☯️

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thank you Bob, I’ll be sure to check out your build/video!

[@rodgerklindt3165]

Great build. Fish hook canister is one of my favorites. Enjoyed the music as well. Thanks for posting.

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thank you. This being my first canister build I was pretty nervous about it. Thanks again.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Cool build James!

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thanks Tony, I appreciate that!

[@custardthepipecat6584]

Whoa cool.

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thank you so much!

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thank you much.

[@jameswest685]

I'm going to like, for your participation, and 4 seconds. Thank you.

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thank you James, much appreciated!

[@sanclertorjal5609]

💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thank you!

[@hunt_trap_fish]

This is frickin sweet!

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it.

[@hunt_trap_fish]

@@jamesperkins9833 you did a great job. I somehow found this challenge late and I really wish I’d found it 3 weeks ago so I could’ve voted

[@jamesperkins9833]

@@hunt_trap_fish Thanks buddy, they usually announce these challenges twice a year, and you can find them on Facebook. We’re still waiting to hear what the theme of the next challenge will be. They’ll probably announce it sometime this summer if you’d like to follow or enter yourself. Thanks again for watching. I appreciate it.

[@hunt_trap_fish]

@@jamesperkins9833 sounds great! that's awesome and I'll keep an eye out

[@hunt_trap_fish]

Also, @jamesperkins9833, where do I find the fb announcements?

[@user-pt4ib9tc4f]

Не обессудь но ты очееееень нежный, железо не любит такого, сила, характер, и уверенность в руках с железом, не твое!!!

[@jamesperkins9833]

Thank you for watching!