Tommy Gann San Francisco Dagger

[Joss]

All,

This is a simple piece that Tommy had at the ABS Reno show. I didn't purchase it then, but I couldn't really off my head. Tommy and I are in discussion wrt another project, and in the course of our exchanges I ended up buying this little beauty:

This is a double exposure of both sides of the knife. The grinds are impeccable, and so is the F&F. The design is of course super classic and no less classy.

 

[JParanee]

very tastefull piece congrats

 

[Bladeandbarrel]

All it needs is a silver sheath and you are retro.
Love it.

 

[jdm61]

nice!!! I'm surprised it survived Reno. Good catch.

 

[Kohai999]

nice!!! I'm surprised it survived Reno. Good catch.

It was not inexpensive, and the general push in Reno is for superb and detailed damascus pieces....unless your name is Murray Carter, the resident ABS version of Ron Popeil.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[RogerP]

Damn Joss - that Coop photo thread is paying off for you - and us - big time!

That is just a beautiful piece. Like Joe, I can scarcely believe it went back from Reno, but I am often amazed at some gems that don't sell at shows. I would have happily gone home with that one. I just may have to speak with Tommy about a fossil ivory version.

Roger

 

[Kevin Jones]

Congrats Joss. That's a sweet piece.

 

[Doug C]

Joss,
Superb Dagger.
Wonderful Image. :thumbup:

Doug

 

[Stephen F]

The fit and finish on the blade and round the ricasso look superb! The lack of a ferrule or collar is a pet peeve of mine, but other than that its great.

Pictures are coming on to, well lit!

Stephen

 

[North]

Nice knife and nice picture also, Joss.

Bill

 

[Keith Montgomery]

A style that I particularly like. This one is very nicely done. I prefer them with walrus ivory handles, but stag looks great as well.

 

[HTMD]

:thumbup: ...and nice pic too.

 

[Joss]

To the comments regarding Tommy's price, all I'll say is that he's still working on how to price his work. He sold his larger, more ambitious pieces at the show, which were fairly priced IMHO.

I agree that mast. ivory & a ferrule or spacer would be nice (as would a silver sheath :thumbup, but this is the traditionnal look, and it is a fairly simple piece.

 

[canineforge]

Very nice, Joss. What is the overall length? Super classy, as you say.

Congrats!

- Joe

 

[jdm61]

I'm still trying to figure out how you "sculpt" handle bolts to fit the contours of stag without messing up the scales.

 

[Joss]

Very nice, Joss. What is the overall length? Super classy, as you say.

Thanks for checking the spelling.

The blade is just 6", and the OA length is 10 1/8".

 

[T.K.C.]

That IS a beautiful knife!! Congrats!! I REALLY like Tommy Gann's work.