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Left Hand, Single Offside Ring Hilt, Dagger
This one is going to be the center piece of my display at the mini knife show tomorrow. It's a 16th Century Left Hand, Single Offside Ring Dagger. The Blade is 10 1/2" x 1" welded cable. The ring hilt was made from a single piece of welded cable. The "scent stopper" pommel nut was turned from a piece of welded cable that was left in the round. The handle is made from a piece of holly. The whole point of this knife was to be a test bed for this type of hilt. __________________ Scott B. Jaqua http://www.hagersonforge.com http://hagerson.livejournal.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The most important right of all, is that of Free Speech. With out that, all your other rights will soon be taken away. So, I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend until death, your right to say it! |
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What is the purpose of the ring ?? I have never seen this type before is why I am asking.
Ken Beatty __________________ Ken (wwjd) http://www.wacoknives.com "One Nation Under God" |
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Cool, Scott!
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Ken,
This is called a left hand dagger for a reason. It was held in the left hand with the sword in the right, by 16th and 17th century dualist's. The ring provides some protection to the hand when a sword blade sides down the knife blade and isn't stopped by the cross guard. The knife is held with the thumb held against the back side of the blade (opposite from the ring). This places the ring straight above the front of the knuckles. __________________ Scott B. Jaqua http://www.hagersonforge.com http://hagerson.livejournal.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The most important right of all, is that of Free Speech. With out that, all your other rights will soon be taken away. So, I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend until death, your right to say it! |
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Thank you for the reply Scott. Very interesting and graceful piece.
Ken Beatty __________________ Ken (wwjd) http://www.wacoknives.com "One Nation Under God" |
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Beautiful !
Its gorgeous. I spent a while thinking whether or not its a "Mini." Doesn't look anything other than a beautifully executed full-sized dagger, with all the extras !! Congrats. I'm sure that piece will get some conversations going at the show. Jason.
__________________ JASON CUTTER BLADEART Jason Cutter @ Dr Kwong Yeang Knifemaker, Australia (Matthew 10.16) |
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Very nice work, something about the overall simplicity, mixed with the damascus just appeals to me in the dagger!!
Thanks for the look Ross |
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Thank You all,
This was a fun if somewhat fiddly knife to make. But it has been well recieved so far. __________________ Scott B. Jaqua http://www.hagersonforge.com http://hagerson.livejournal.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The most important right of all, is that of Free Speech. With out that, all your other rights will soon be taken away. So, I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend until death, your right to say it! |
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