Radial Mosaic Dagger

Nic Ramirez

Nic Ramirez

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Once in a while one of my clients makes a knife that is truly exceptional, one that begs to be shared and talked about.

This is such a piece. It is a forged dagger by Bill Buxton. Words cannot describe her, so with Bill's permission I'll allow the pictures to try to fill in the blanks.

Radial Mosaic Dagger

OAL- 11 1/2" w/ 6 3/4" blade
Steels - 1080 & 15n20
Handle material - African Blackwood

Comments: The blade, guard, spacers and pommel and all made from the same damascus bar. The tang continues completely though the handle and is threaded to the pommel, this makes the construction continuous from tip of blade to pommel and gives superb strength. The pins in the handle are Nickel/Silver.

The wood sheath was made to fit this dagger, the wood is che chen which is nick named poison wood. Why I don't know. The sheath has been completely wrapped with damascus with a damascus throat. The cross on the sheath front is also damascus. This is referred to as a frog, and is left extended so when the sheath is slid between the belt and clothing, it catches on the belt and keeps the dagger from sliding any farther.

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That's stunning - knife and scabbard both! :eek: :eek: Thaks for sharing the pics.

Roger
 
Bill's talent really shows on this one. The quality of his knives has increased in leaps and bounds over the last couple of years.
 
I love the damascus pattern, I love the cross on the handle and sheath and I totally love the sheath. So in short, I love this knife!!! :eek:
 
That is an amazing package. I'm a sucker for wooden scabbards, and the damascus lining is unique and beautiful. The cross frog is also an innovative design. It's all very artful but subtle. Plus it's always nice to see a damascus dagger!
 
Man O Man, you all sure do make an ol hillbilly feel good. Nic emailed me last night after I sent him the pictures to post this dagger on my web site and asked if he could post this on this forum, I told him I was glad he liked it so well and would be honored if he did. Nic designed my web site and takes care of all the work on it, and let me say this he's one heck of a web site builder. This is the site Nic built, www.buxtonknives.com.

Thanks to all for the great compliments and thank you Gabe.

Bill
 
You keep makin em like that, and I'll keep postin em! :eek: :D

Oh, and check that link brotha.
 
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