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Back in olden times, assassins from the gutters were paid murderers called "cut-throats". They didn't carry a sword. They got up-close and personal with a dagger that looked a lot like this and sliced the throats of their victims. No frills. Just built for the job.
With that in mind, I gave this baby a black G10 handle with blood-red pinstripes and an acid-dipped blade. The sheath is leather and has a snap system I came up with so it can be carried at a slant for cross draw for righties or lefties, or it can be worn as a dangler. The belt loop also has snaps so you don't have to undo your belt to put the sheath on or take it off. The inside of the sheath has a piece of suede layered in to keep the inside of the snaps from scratching the blade and from making noise when the dagger is drawn or sheathed. The handle was mostly hand-shaped with files to get the contours just right and symmetrical. It's also sand-blasted for extra grip. It has a hidden tang that is 4" long with 2 stainless 1/4" pins inside the handle. Also the tang is shaped and perfectly fitted so that it absolutely can't come out unless the handle is completely destroyed. The blade is 13" of O-1 at 61rc and I dipped it in acid and had rubbed it for a dark, evil look. It might look heavy, but it is super light and lightening fast. The balance point is just forward of the handle. This is by far one of the best pieces I've produced in my opinion. It has the look of medieval death on a stick and complete, real-life functionality. I love it.
If you want exact dimensions, I can get them when I'm at the shop tomorrow, but you can get a pretty good idea of it's size from the photos.
The price on this one is $625 shipped to your door inside the Continental U.S. It is a one-off, so whoever gets it will have the only one in existence. If you live outside the CONUS, let me know your address and I can calculate your exact price with shipping. First "I'll take it" gets it. You are responsible for knowing your local laws.
With that in mind, I gave this baby a black G10 handle with blood-red pinstripes and an acid-dipped blade. The sheath is leather and has a snap system I came up with so it can be carried at a slant for cross draw for righties or lefties, or it can be worn as a dangler. The belt loop also has snaps so you don't have to undo your belt to put the sheath on or take it off. The inside of the sheath has a piece of suede layered in to keep the inside of the snaps from scratching the blade and from making noise when the dagger is drawn or sheathed. The handle was mostly hand-shaped with files to get the contours just right and symmetrical. It's also sand-blasted for extra grip. It has a hidden tang that is 4" long with 2 stainless 1/4" pins inside the handle. Also the tang is shaped and perfectly fitted so that it absolutely can't come out unless the handle is completely destroyed. The blade is 13" of O-1 at 61rc and I dipped it in acid and had rubbed it for a dark, evil look. It might look heavy, but it is super light and lightening fast. The balance point is just forward of the handle. This is by far one of the best pieces I've produced in my opinion. It has the look of medieval death on a stick and complete, real-life functionality. I love it.
If you want exact dimensions, I can get them when I'm at the shop tomorrow, but you can get a pretty good idea of it's size from the photos.
The price on this one is $625 shipped to your door inside the Continental U.S. It is a one-off, so whoever gets it will have the only one in existence. If you live outside the CONUS, let me know your address and I can calculate your exact price with shipping. First "I'll take it" gets it. You are responsible for knowing your local laws.
