Good Dagger?

[Moander]

The Death Adder by Down Under Knives looks pretty slick.

Also, the Tops Mak-7 is a beast.

 

[gadunz]

what's a reputable company that makes F-S daggers

http://nzknives.co.nz/home.htm

 

[gadunz]

Wilkinson Sword

Disposal of the sword business

The Acton sword factory closed, and sword production ceased on 15 September 2005.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilkinson_Sword

 

[G. Scott H.]

Böker Schanz Integral ?
http://www.boker.de/us/fixed-blade-knife/boker-plus/tactical-knife/02BO180.html

I was thinking of this one, but I didn't mention it because it comes up just shy of the OP's 7-9" specs (only 1/8" under 7", but still). OP, if you can overlook that measly 1/8", the Schanz is beautiful. :thumbup:

 

[SilentJohn]

it is nice. and I'm loving the deathadder as well

also checking out this. it's not a dagger but its sharp on both sides

http://traditionalarcherybows.com/h...knife_influenced_by_resident_evil_4_p111.html

 

[gadunz]

Its a dagger because its sharp on both sides.

the dagger, in its contemporary or mature form, has certain definable characteristics, including a short blade with a sharply tapered point, a central spine or fuller, and (usually) two cutting edges sharpened the full length of the blade, or nearly so.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dagger

 

[flatface77]

To get a good Fairbairn/Sykes dagger right now you'll need to go with either Peter Parkinson or MacDonald Armories & expect to pay more than $200. The modern ones have smaller handles than the originals & don't feel all that good in hand & are generally unimpressive.

I'm a big dagger nut & for that price range I'd go with a CS Peacekeeper in San Mai. Very comfortable handle, beautiful hollow ground blade , & handles very well for a dagger. For just a bit more Rudolph Pattay's custom version of the Mark 2 is well worth considering. They're very stoutly put together with a soldered guard & the handle epoxied to the tang. I really like the blade shape, too.

 

[tonyinomaha]

I know where you can find a Tai Pan if your interested. And a deal could be had for close to what your looking for. Send me a PM if you want to chat about it.

 

[Allex]

Boker V 42
http://www.boker.de/en/fahrtenmesser/boeker-plus/outdoormesser/02BO1942.html

 

[pmel018]

For the ultimate FS type dagger but with modern steel, finishes etc Hill Knives out of Rotterdam, there are about 20 left from the last batch of 250.
See here http://www.hillknives.nl/In Stock/In Stock.htm scroll down for the Commando Knife. I have FS knives from both Peter Parkinson and Paul MacDonald the Hill version is the way forward unless you require historical accuracy in some form or another.


Edit, oops bit over the OPs limit, still the best FS type available.

 

[culpritish]

Gryphon Knives M-30

 

[12345678910]

Disposal of the sword business

The Acton sword factory closed, and sword production ceased on 15 September 2005.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilkinson_Sword

Yes, that's true.

Nothing stopping him from getting a used one.

 

[flatface77]

I know where you can find a Tai Pan if your interested. And a deal could be had for close to what your looking for. Send me a PM if you want to chat about it.

If the price is close to your limit this would be a steal. The Tai Pan is an exellent dagger.