Integral Dagger by Nathan "The Machinist" Carothers

It looks timeless. As nice as it looks the description puts it over the top.

Thanks for sharing it's awesome.
 
Mr. B,
Will you please list a few guidelines or parameters you look for when collecting or buying a dagger. My perspective is shaped by the Randall #2 dagger or the F-S WW2 commando dagger for shape and pleasantness to the eye and hand. A lot of heavy hitters in this forum have said "WOW! That's the one"; just want to know what's the thought process behind it. And, nice knife!

Thanks
 
Although I have little interest in daggers or other double edged blades, I do appreciate true craftmanship. This is one of the most interesting and beautiful pieces I have seen on these forums. Truly a work of art!
 
bob7 said:
Mr. B,
Will you please list a few guidelines or parameters you look for when collecting or buying a dagger. My perspective is shaped by the Randall #2 dagger or the F-S WW2 commando dagger for shape and pleasantness to the eye and hand. A lot of heavy hitters in this forum have said "WOW! That's the one"; just want to know what's the thought process behind it. And, nice knife!

Thanks
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Trying to list parameters and guidelines is akin to creating legislation. Something is always missing. Rather, I would just say that my own perspective with respect to daggers is formed from my knowledge of and love for Warenski daggers, primarily those from the mid 1980's onward. They generally are what I find pleasing to my eye, of highest quality, of perfect symmetry, flawlessly finished, no issues with fit, etc.

But it was not with a Warenski perspective in mind when I chose to acquire this dagger. It first was with a knowledge of the quality product this maker produces, having already had experience with a few of his non-dagger pieces. And I had already found from a friend that another similar dagger by Nathan (owned by my friend) was flawless. While not embellished in the way of Warenskis, the dagger above is of awesome quality and glorious in it's simplicity and purity of design. I expected perfection and Nathan achieved it.
 
betzner said:
Trying to list parameters and guidelines is akin to creating legislation. Something is always missing. Rather, I would just say that my own perspective with respect to daggers is formed from my knowledge of and love for Warenski daggers, primarily those from the mid 1980's onward. They generally are what I find pleasing to my eye, of highest quality, of perfect symmetry, flawlessly finished, no issues with fit, etc.

But it was not with a Warenski perspective in mind when I chose to acquire this dagger. It first was with a knowledge of the quality product this maker produces, having already had experience with a few of his non-dagger pieces. And I had already found from a friend that another similar dagger by Nathan (owned by my friend) was flawless. While not embellished in the way of Warenskis, the dagger above is of awesome quality and glorious in it's simplicity and purity of design. I expected perfection and Nathan achieved it.
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Thank you sir, very well written.
 
Wow...those lines just ooze perfection.

Thank you so much for sharing the pics.
 
gregorio said:
Surprised he made another of these awesome knives so soon.
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As I recall from a communication with Nathan a few months ago, he had been working on two daggers in hopes of having them for Blade. Apparently, he could only finish one in time, with this one getting finished shortly thereafter, but not in time for Blade.
 
BoB:

What an outstanding - and astounding - piece of workmanship, once again you have proven the rule to be true: there exists the quick and the jealous (the group that I am in) .
 
gregorio said:
Surprised he made another of these awesome knives so soon.
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betzner said:
As I recall from a communication with Nathan a few months ago, he had been working on two daggers in hopes of having them for Blade. Apparently, he could only finish one in time, with this one getting finished shortly thereafter, but not in time for Blade.
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So am I. Great catch from a rare maker.
 
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