first push dagger

chance · 02-15-2008, 14:22

Well guys,
I figured I try one of these just got it done today, what do you think?

sofmed · 02-15-2008, 15:16

Sexy!

swatsurgeon · 02-15-2008, 15:45

Chance,
looks nice....
this is not a negative criticism, just an observation:
I am not anything close to a knife builder/professor but something seems to be an issue with the handle design interms of utility. The handle is rounded, therefore it has the probability of changing orientation/angle with in the closed hand and that could lead to blade orientation that is off the straight path to the target and you could hit them with the flat of the blade, or angle there of, rather than the tip of the blade. This is definitely one for Mr. Harsey....the handle gives the user an 'extension' of the arm so that the axis remains inline with the arm and maximizes the potential to have the tip penetrate perpendicular to the target (for a thrust, not slash) As the tip penetrates, the movement arm should remain aligned to continue the straightest trajectory, a rocking of the blade, as with this round handle, could offset this......Mr. Harsey, is this close to correct?

ss

sofmed · 02-15-2008, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatsurgeon

Chance,
looks nice....
this is not a negative criticism, just an observation:
I am not anything close to a knife builder/professor but something seems to be an issue with the handle design interms of utility. The handle is rounded, therefore it has the probability of changing orientation/angle with in the closed hand and that could lead to blade orientation that is off the straight path to the target and you could hit them with the flat of the blade, or angle there of, rather than the tip of the blade. This is definitely one for Mr. Harsey....the handle gives the user an 'extension' of the arm so that the axis remains inline with the arm and maximizes the potential to have the tip penetrate perpendicular to the target (for a thrust, not slash) As the tip penetrates, the movement arm should remain aligned to continue the straightest trajectory, a rocking of the blade, as with this round handle, could offset this......Mr. Harsey, is this close to correct?

ss

Good point, SS. Guess I just got caught up in the shiny-ness and the sleek lines of the object itself.

I am curious as to the material of the grip. It would make a difference in the overall usefulness of the weapon, and as stated by SS, the stability of grip desired for maximum effect in a combat/striking situation, especially if you're going to twist the blade upon penetration to elicit a larger wound channel.

Mick

jbour13 · 02-15-2008, 19:21

My only observation is that this tool is ideal for a task as it's name implies, "Push" dagger. Thrusting, slashing, or other fast movements isn't the intended use for this. Soft tissue, close in, slow and methodical application.

My .02

Otherwise it's a beautiful steel, love Damascus

chance · 02-15-2008, 19:47

Thank you Gentlemen,
All of the comments are great, the handle is made of marcata and the blade is random pattern demascus. Really the shape of the handle is more for comfort but its very stable when I tried a few stabs on a 2x4.