"Blackheart"-One for the Black Prince-Chuck Ward Montage Photos Added

Thanks to all you who commented and took a look at this one. I have a weakness for daggers, and "Blackheart" really was fun for me.

Marcel, thanks for the reprise on Edward, Prince of Wales and Aquitaine. It seems to have been later chroniclers who gave him the title of "The Black Prince," but it surely stirs the imagination.

Part of the romantic image of the Black Prince is his choice of Joan, Countess of Kent, as his bride. Twice married, later dubbed the "Fair Maid of Kent," she seems to have been a true love choice in an age of political marriages.

If you're wondering why I'm recounting what's been a subject for historical or romance novels here in a knife thread, well, let's just say that as the Black Prince had his consort, so does "Blackheart."

I won't be posting photos, and it definitely won't be for sale or on the table in Arkansas, but I'll have another dagger with me next week-end, worthy of the "Fair Maid."

John
 
Mike,

It won't be on the table...Joe Mason's bringing it Saturday, and I'm sure the owner and I'll be showing it to makers and friends.

John
 
jjtjr said:
Love the Damascus.
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Tonight, at the AKA Show in Little Rock, John won "Best Damascus" with this blade - and the competition in this class was fierce. Remember, it is the makers who vote. Congrats John!
 
Well deserved award. I have developed a strong liking for daggers and this one has it all. Just absolute beauty!!!! Congrats on the award with so many great continders.

Chris
 
Here's a couple of Chuck Ward Montages from the Arkansas Knifemakers Show, where this one won the "Best Damascus " Award

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John
 
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