Love It or Hate It- Dogbone Push Dagger ( with mini-WIP)

John White

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There are those who love Dogbone Bowies, and those who don't.

There are some who love Push Daggers, and some more who don't.

Well, love it or hate it, here's a Walrus/Dogbone Push Dagger.

High layer Turkish Twist Damascus, creamy ancient Walrus scales, Sterling silver liners on the Damascus frame, and domed Sterling pins.

Photo by Mitch Cohen, PrairieDigitalPhotography.



I'd never, ever, thought of a Dogbone Push Dagger, 'til our own jjtjr,who ordered my very first Dogbone Bowie, said he wanted me to build him one.

OK, I thought, a Push Dagger with a sort of faceted handle, with maybe some domed pins. You know, something to remind you of a Dogbone.

I sent Jim maybe a half-dozen different drawings, here's only one example:



"Nope," he said, "I want a Dogbone Push Dagger, a DOGBONE."

Like this?



"That's it," said Jim. " I love my Dogbone Bowie, and I like Push Daggers, too. This one's just for me."

(We did consider some variations, including one we called the "Drooping Bone."



but for obvious reasons, decided to stick with the straight version.

I forged the Damascus.



and finished out the blade.



(more in next post)
 
The handle was complex enough to make me happy that I always work out a steel pattern from my drawings.



When it was finished, although I'd never heard of a Dogbone Push Dagger, I think this one has to be a classic example to start the line.



and some handle details:



If you're wondering, when the domed pins are installed, the Dogbone handle fills your hand in perfect comfort; no hot spots, no sharp corners felt.



It's a little thing, but deadly.



And a look again at Mitch's photo. One for Kings and Aces.



Love it, or hate it?

John
 
Huge fan of dogbone Bowies.

Though the concept of a dogbone pushdagger is a novel one to me, I like this one A LOT as well.

After getting over the initial WTF, I think it a great looking knife. And what a great companion piece to a dogbone Bowie.

(though of course the large(ish) and relatively bulky shape of the handle might give it away under light clothing. This is of course a moot point, as this most likely will never be used but bought by a collector. A great knife none the less).
 
As always, I love the workmanship. The knife concept???? Maybe it should have been photographed with Aces & Eights not Aces & Kings.:)

Gary
 
that is hilarious!
Great job, John. That just might be a first!
 
What a great post. Funny and informative. Beautiful knife.
I am proud to be present at this defining moment in cutlery history. ;)
 
That's kinda cute, John. Liking it! As a single piece, I'd probably gone with one of the other drawings, but as a matched set...that's plumb cute!! Any chance of a pic of the two together?
 
I don't hate it, John. But it looks too blocky for my tastes. With that said, you did a hell'va job!
 
I really like Dogbone Bowies. I was lucky enough to get the first Dogbone Bowie that John ever made, which won “Best Damascus” at the 2010 Bladeshow in Atlanta. In my opinion John quickly became one of the top Dogbone makers, which is clearly evidenced in the other awards that he has received for his various Dogbones.

When my time came up on John’s list, I again wanted something new from John. I wanted something that would complement my White Dogbone Bowie. I thought first of a Dogbone Dagger, but really wanted something smaller. I then thought of a Pushdagger and as John has stated we came up with this design. My White Dogbone Bowie is very comfortable in my rather large hand, this one also fits great.

I realize that not everyone likes Dogbone Bowies or Pushdaggers, but this is a knife for me, so why not get what I want.

One of the best things about getting a John White knife is that John is very open to new ideas. This in my opinion was certainly to me at least, a new idea. John has the skill level to make about anything he does look great and I think that he did a super job.

Here is the Prairie Digital photo that shows both knives, Mitch Cohen did a really nice job.



Jim Treacy
 
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Just saw Jim's post.

Thanks, Jim, for giving me the opportunity to explore a little.

That first Dogbone you gave me the commission to build has moved me a long way.

Here's Mitch's solo photo of the DB Bowie with it's new Paul Long sheath.

Pretty snazzy leather. Pretty snazzy photo.



John
 
I gotta say there is not much to dislike about this one... As a big fan of daggers, but not particularly a dogbone fan, this has me rethinking dogbones...
 
John,

Thanks for posting Mitch's photo with my new Paul Long Sheath.

Here are a couple of photos showing both the Pushdagger and Bowie in their Paul Long sheaths:





Jim
 
John White said:
Just saw Jim's post.

Thanks, Jim, for giving me the opportunity to explore a little.

That first Dogbone you gave me the commission to build has moved me a long way.

Here's Mitch's solo photo of the DB Bowie with it's new Paul Long sheath.

Pretty snazzy leather. Pretty snazzy photo.



John
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That is a true beauty!
 
Well Just gotta say, I like Dog bone bowies and I like push daggers too. Stand alone these two are magnificent, together, truly awesome is somewhat of an understatement.
Cheers Keith
 
Jim Treacy, you're a visionary. That piece will be remembered and revered for ages.

John, that's something special. Yes, it's an acquired taste. The Few, the Proud, the ....Quirky. ;)

Mitch makes it dreamy, doesn't he? Yup.

Paul continues to elevate our work.

Good post.

Coop
 
The dagger handle looks flat out strange to me. I dont think it compliments the Bowie the way it is meant to do. Like an alien visiting in a cowboy costume.
I like the Bowie.
David
 
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