This is a full build of a 14-inch tile-welded Renaissance-style dagger with quillons—from raw steel to final polish.
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00:00 – Intro: Crafting a Renaissance Dagger
Overview of the 14” tile-welded dagger build with classic quillons.
00:19 – Forging the Damascus Steel
Creating the patterned Damascus billet from scratch.
06:42 – Tile Welding Process
Transferring the end-grain pattern to the blade face with precise 35° cuts.
09:35 – Blade Heat Treating
Quenching at 1525°F in Parks 50 oil for optimal hardness.
10:23 – Guard Forging & Fitting
Forging the 1018 steel guard, precision fitting it to the blade.
12:44 – Pommel and Handle Work
Shaping and refining the pommel and handle for balance and aesthetics.
14:30 – Handle Fluting & Silver Inlay
Cutting handle flutes and inlaying twisted Argentium silver wire.
17:44 – Final Polish & Finishing Touches
Mirror-polishing the blade and bluing the fittings for contrast.
18:35 – Sharpening & Assembly
Final sharpening and full assembly of blade, guard, pommel, and handle.
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