Rodrigo Sfreddo #1 MS Dagger

[Marcel54]

Years ago, when Rodrigo just had received his JS stamp, I asked him to make me his first MS knife, after he would receive his MS stamp. Well one year past his original plan, Rodrigo got his MS stamp this year. He did it with a couple of astounding knives. Among them a dagger that caused some waves with makers and collectors alike (see Roger Pinnock’s excellent article starting on page 28 in the October issue of Blade).

No wonder I asked Rodrigo to make me a dagger. Rodrigo send me a couple of photos along the way, today I received the photos of the complete package and here it is.

The knife is made of manipulated Turkish Twist Damascus with mammoth ivory scales. The blade is 10“ long and the pommel is a Fleur de Lis. The sheath has fittings of the same Damascus and an ostrich leather overlay. The knife is marked MS #1.

Marcel

 

[Lorien]

HOLY CRAP!
thanks now I have to change my pants.

 

[pafka]

Truly stunning piece of art. Fantastic!

 

[John White]

Oops, time to admire a MASTER at work!!

John

 

[Erik Fritz]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! that is all WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

That is very inspiring.

 

[Russ Andrews]

Speechless....

 

[Bailey Bradshaw]

If he keeps this kind of stuff up, I am going to retire my hammer. Probably the most memorable piece I have seen in a LONG time...maybe ever.

 

[stabber]

WOW!!! That sure is an incredible Pice. What Beautiful turkish twist Damascus.

Awesome score!! Great pics:thumbup:

 

[Michael Starr]

Jaw-dropping gorgeous!
Not really a fan of the dagger but cannot help appreciate the beauty of this piece - well done!

Congrats to Rodrigo for exceptional craftsmanship
and to Marcel as its new owner.

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Wowzer! In a Big way! Mind boggeling!

Steve

 

[Bruce Bump]

One of the most magnificent pieces and most talented maker I've seen. I love those progress pictures. They speak volumes.

 

[Larrin]

Every knife I see from him is better than the last. He definitely lives up to the "Master Smith" title.

 

[betzner]

That's one gorgeous dagger!

 

[erik markman]

Congratulations Marcel, thats really beautiful!

 

[tvandeventer]

Kind of hard to wrap your mind around. I think I like it a bit more that his Hughes Award winner. Both are out of this world.

Cheers,

TV


Terry L. Vandeventer
ABS MS

 

[bobbywett]

Un Freaking Real !

 

[nifrand]

wowi zowie

 

[Jon Brand]

I'll take it! PM me for my address!

 

[Doug C]

I'll say it again...Mad Skillz!1!!
Congratulations Marcel, just out of this world. :thumbup:

Doug