The toughest part of this one was clearly the grind. A compound ground dagger with two sharpened faces is unforgiving work, and the maker states that both the compound grind and the sculpted guard were new territory. Taking on two unfamiliar skills in a single double-edged blade is a bold move, and the finished piece suggests it paid off.
The construction is straightforward but well chosen. The blade is 8670 steel, the guard is wrought iron, and the handle stack combines black micarta with a black and red G10 spacer. The handle is contoured, and the layered black and dark-gray composite look gives it real depth in the hand area.
Several details stand out. The blade carries a dark stonewashed finish that contrasts sharply with the bright sharpened edges, and the wrought iron guard has scalloped, notched edges that break up its silhouette nicely. A maker's logo is stamped into the blade near the ricasso. The dagger was shown rotating to display edge alignment, guard fitment, and blade thickness, which is exactly the kind of honest presentation I want to see on a double-edged piece.
One thing remains open: the maker says more practice is needed with hollow grind plunges. Being that candid about a weak spot while still selling the piece is refreshing, and it sets a clear goal for the next dagger. This is a confident step forward for someone working through new techniques.