Richard338
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I started planning a dagger build a couple of years ago and looked to Coop’s 70-page sticky thread for inspiration.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/sharpbycoops-gallery-of-handmade-knives.612884/
I scanned through the pages, quickly grabbing any images of daggers that caught my attention. I also collected a few images from Bruce Bump’s website.
There are pieces from many different makers in no particular order.
Looking through the images as a PowerPoint presentation, it is amazing to me the number of variations found in each element of the dagger. First the blade profile, the material, the grind etc., then the guard, the handle and pommel. It is amazing the different takes on the classic fluted handle with wire inlay.
When we think of daggers we think of symmetry, yet many of these pieces break that symmetry in interesting ways, whether it is through the blade, the guard, handle, or pommel.
Anyway, here are the pictures to enjoy. Please be sure to look at the originals in Coop’s thread and feel free to add any others that might be included.
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https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/sharpbycoops-gallery-of-handmade-knives.612884/
I scanned through the pages, quickly grabbing any images of daggers that caught my attention. I also collected a few images from Bruce Bump’s website.
There are pieces from many different makers in no particular order.
Looking through the images as a PowerPoint presentation, it is amazing to me the number of variations found in each element of the dagger. First the blade profile, the material, the grind etc., then the guard, the handle and pommel. It is amazing the different takes on the classic fluted handle with wire inlay.
When we think of daggers we think of symmetry, yet many of these pieces break that symmetry in interesting ways, whether it is through the blade, the guard, handle, or pommel.
Anyway, here are the pictures to enjoy. Please be sure to look at the originals in Coop’s thread and feel free to add any others that might be included.
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