Daggers?

Farmer Brown · Oct 28, 2009

D R E said:
Here is a good one:

Don't get your hopes up with this particular model. They're annoyingly expensive and difficult to find!

I've been trying to find one of these myself.

Dag-nabit · Oct 28, 2009

I have posted pics of my daggers several times before, so I'll only post a couple here to avoid repitition.

The reading I have done on the history of daggers would suggest that they were originally designed as fighting weapons, you can slash from both sides and pentration was good when stabbing. However it is suggested that they did enjoy popularity for some time as hunting knives because you had two edges to work with while processing game. No need to stop and sharpen when one edge got dull, they also doubled as defensive weapons in the wilderness. This makes some sense many years ago when metals didn't have the same edge holding ability as knives today, however I think the functionality would still be limited becuase you can't put your thumb forward one the blade to improve blade control.

For me I just like the look of daggers and have a few for collecing purposes only.

BRKT Mountain Man Dagger in with Desert Ironwood Burl Handles.

Fallkniven G1 Dagger

Fallkniven MC1

Kevin

Herr_Noobien · Oct 29, 2009

I suppose I can round it off to 4 daggers:
- Ontario SP3
- Boker applegate fairbarin
- SOG Daggert2
- Gerber Mk2

That Falkniven MC1 looks good, but I think it's out of my price range. Like I said, I'm almost sold on the gerber mk2 but it looks a bit too fragile and I'm not sure if it's a half tang or full tang. My second choice would probably be the SP3 or the Boker applegate/FB.

me2 · Oct 29, 2009

If the blades are wide enough, they can become a useful cutter. There are reports of Native American trade dags (wide bladed daggers imported and traded) with different edge geometries on each edge, like one thin and the other thicker. These are quite wide as knives go though, sometimes 2" from pics I've seen.

puukkoman · Oct 29, 2009

me2 said:
If the blades are wide enough, they can become a useful cutter. There are reports of Native American trade dags (wide bladed daggers imported and traded) with different edge geometries on each edge, like one thin and the other thicker. These are quite wide as knives go though, sometimes 2" from pics I've seen.

Yep, like Smatchet-sized.

me2 · Oct 29, 2009

The trade dags I've seen pics of were quite a bit thinner, like 1/16" or 3/32". The same applies to the Smatchet though. Man I wish I hadnt sold mine.

GA/\/\/\/\A · Oct 29, 2009

What about the Cold Steel Taipan?

D R E · Oct 30, 2009

I'll second the Taipan. A little pricey but definitely will do the job.

Vicarious Reality · Oct 30, 2009

I have one of these, they're awesome. Probably the sturdiest dagger on the market.
It cuts like my finest spydercos.

Stockman · Oct 30, 2009

You could import a 1/sided dagger like the CRKT Hissatsu - or similar. Good for slashing and sticking. Not much good for anything else, but fun to play with.

Dag-nabit · Oct 30, 2009

That Boker is a nice looking knife :thumbup:

Kevin

Jos · Oct 30, 2009

Protech "Brend" dagger:

Kind regards,

Jos

antonio_luiz · Oct 30, 2009

Herr_Noobien said:
Ok, I've managed to round it off to 5 daggers:
- SOG daggert2
- Gerber Mk2
- Boker trenchknife Mk3
- Boker Applegate Fairbarin
- Ontario SP3

I'm leaning toward the gerber right now since it looks so damn awesome and the price isn't too bad, but it looks quite fragile. Is it a full tang or half tang? Which one would you choose from the list? (I would prefer it if it didn't break if I dropped it on the floor or something. I'm not going to try pry a M1A2MBT apart, but I would like it if the knife wasn't too fragile).

Current Gerbers have a mixed reception from collectors and users - ain't going there. I prefer full tang knives both for strength and balance although my choice from your list would be the military version of the Boker AF. If you're willing to go thru the customs red tape you should also look at the EKs although they are a bit pricey

http://www.ekknife.com/knives-pricing.html

Tinbasher · Oct 30, 2009

You could look for local makers or on the local forums and save the hassle with customs.
I have been thinking of putting up my Busse D2 dagger for sale but not sure for how much, it will be out of the price range you mentioned though.

Richard

scotchleaf · Oct 30, 2009

I have a Boker applegate fairbarin: you really need to check out the grinds on the blade - very nice.

scotchleaf · Oct 30, 2009

Also, if you are looking for a modern sigan dhu, look at the SOG Pentagon

noviomagus · Nov 11, 2009

walleyeguy7 said:
take a look at the boker plus schanz integral dagger

i have a Schanz dagger.
it is a very strong (looking) knife.thick blade,strong tip.sharp.

but less nice qualities are,short handle,which is also blocky/square,and the guard-edges are not rounded so it is not very comfortable for your fingers.

kwackster · Nov 11, 2009

A while ago i bought this good quality replica V-42 dagger.
It was manufactured by Sheffield based H.G. Long Co.in 1990 for the John Ek Commando Knife Company in the US.

blackjackdan08 · Nov 11, 2009

Are there knife and gun laws in australia?...To much Crocodile Dundee has wrecked my vison of australia!

TIERRAVENTURA · Oct 22, 2012

MY THOUGHTS ON A PARTICULAR ONE:
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