Atlanta cutlery Indian dag??

[Azrael31]

Anyone own one of these? Doesnt say much there, and I havent seen them anywhere so id like to know what you think of them. Also, does anyone know of a similar knife around $100?

http://www.atlantacutlery.com/webstore/eCat/swords_and_knives/field_and_home/knives/indian_dag.aspx

 

[phatch]

Atlanta cutlery is not known for real working pieces. They sell display items.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

I agree. You will notice that for all the detailed description, nowhere do they mention the steel used.

 

[robertmegar]

That is an United Cutlery knife.

 

[EmsRescueGuy]

I picked up an unsharpened one of these for use as a thrower at SCA events for about 10 bucks, it wasnt as fancy and had no sheath, the handle proved too delicate for a good thrower.

 

[Azrael31]

Okay, thanks. I like the design and the sheath, but like you said, it appears to be a piece of junk and doesnt even mention the blade steel ..figures...anyone know of anything similar?

 

[h3n4]

Well, as a matter of fact, teraasekeskus.com sells exactly the same knife, and lists it's steel as being 420. No idea whether it is 420C of 420J, but as per my experience, 420 is no trash, rather a very suitable knifesteel for light cutting chores.

 

[Azrael31]

Thanks....Im not to sure about the 420. Ive owned and used blades made out of it and although they are tough, they usually never take a good edge. Wish the thing came in 1095...

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Wish the thing came in 1095...

I've never seen Indian daggers like that come up as anything but wallhangers, but if you're willing to do some of the work, you can get an essentially authentic repro from Ragweed Forge, one of Ragnar's Trade Knives. "They are made of properly tempered spring steel and take a good edge."

As he says, "No sheath is supplied, but it's not that hard to make your own."

It's also a good way to learn to appreciate the skills and the artistic philosophy involved. Here in the New York area, I would go to the American Museum of Natural History to look over the Indian artifacts for ideas. But there are Indian museums and collections all around the country.