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Leo Daher

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Just bought a push dagger by Korth, and I really like it. I already owned and liked a Cold Steel Safe Keeper II, but this Brazilian custom has a lot going for it. The handle, with red Micarta scales, feels extremely comfortable, more so than the SK II's Kraton "T" handle, as if it was made for my hands. The double-edged 440C blade is a bit slimmer than the SK II's; therefore, the edge is a bit thicker and not as sharp, but penetration should be superb (I haven't submited it to any tests yet).
The ambidextrous Kydex sheath was a pleasant surprise. Before it arrived, I was a bit concerned that the tab used to retain the knife, as seen in pictures, would be a bit flimsy, but now that I've actually handled it, I see that it was nicely executed. It keeps the dagger in place until you need it, and release is a lot faster than the friction fit system utilized by Cold Steel.
If I could change anything, I'd like the clip to be positioned higher on the sheath, for better concealment; but that's a minor gripe. All in all, I'm very happy with my purchase.

Leo
 
Here are the photos of the Push dagger bought by Leo.
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Mauro
 
Nice!!!!

I wish push daggers were even vaugely legal over here - It's a style that fascinates me, but that i am forbidden from owning :mad:

James
 
Very nice knife. I can see a lot of thought went into that, especially the handle which is assymetric and fits the knife well. Nicely done!

James, the key to a legal push dagger is to make it not look like a push dagger. :)
 
Hello Leo,

I love push daggers also.

I have had a chance to look at another Korth and he does great work. I understand that Jerry Fisk is down in Brazil right now working with their makers. I can't wait to see what he has to say about them. I would not be surprised if more Brazilian work makes it into the custom market.

Later,

Larry
 
Hi Larry,
That is a nice clean push dagger. Seems that Jerry has been having a good time with our friends in Brazil. Ivan has taken him to several shops (Ricardo Vilar's, Edson Souza's, Ivan's and others). There is a seminar in Sao Paulo with makers from all over Brazil. Here is a pic of Jerry finishing off a hawk head (most likely in Ivan's or Ricardo's shop).

I have gotten to know Ivan and Flavio a little - both are great guys. Ivan seems to be spearheading many of the knifemaking activities and he hope to bring makers there for seminars (hammer-ins) next year also.
 

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Hi, Larry :)

I just received a message from Mauro Machado a while ago - he told me the Hammer-In with Jerry Fisk in São Paulo is a huge success among Brazilian knifemakers. Jerry might even help them organize a local group, in the molds of the American Bladesmith Society.

BTW, I keep going back to KnifeArt.com for some eye candy - now that my wife and I are about to spend some time in the US, I'll do my best to put my hands on one or two of those pieces! :D

Take care,

Leo

PS: Do you guys know who else is making push daggers these days? I can't seen to find many of them on the Net.
 
Bub Worrell is making some nice ones and Darrel Ralph has also been known to make one now and then also. I know there are others, but those to come to mind at the moment.
 
Thanks Mauro! Great pictures. I hear Ivan is already talking with a good friend for next year. I hope he will be able to go. Hats off to Jerry for taking the time to spread the art.

Brian has one of Bub's that won best of show at the Badger Show in Jainsville last year. Here is the thread with pics.

Darrel has at least one of his on his site.
 
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