Landsknecht dagger

[Justin King]

I have been out of the loop for a while but just finished this piece up and wanted to share...
This dagger is inspired by an original circa 1520, which is associated with the Landsknecht mercenaries of that period and is now property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession # 26.145.40). The original is referenced in an article which can be seen online here (a photo can be seen on page 36, fig. 4)- http://www.metmuseum.org/pubs/journals/1/pdf/1512722.pdf.bannered.pdf

Specifications:
16-3/4" overall, 11-7/8" blade, 1-3/8" wide and 1/4" thick at ricasso
Blade is 1084 steel, .240" thick at the ricasso
Guard and pommel are fabricated by hand 1018 mild steel
Gaboon ebony grip with 3 sterling silver ferrules Weight 14 oz, GOG is 1/4" in front of guard (at the plunge cut) Sheath has poplar wood core with vinegaroon-dyed 2-3 oz. leather outer and mild steel fittings

 

[Burl Source]

WOW!!!!!
Beautiful work and an amazing dagger.

 

[Mike Martinez]

Beautiful work. Phenomenal!

 

[Mark Behnke]

It didn't look that good on page 36 you brought it to life.

Mark

 

[Tom Militano]

First class work!

 

[Brad Lilly]

Great looking dagger!

 

[rhinoknives]

Outstanding!
You have made one better looking than the original!

Laurence

www.rhinoknives.com

 

[Doug Humbarger]

Very faithfully exicuted Justin. Beautiful. Some very nasty parring daggers on that link. They really ment business. It was a matter of life & death! I am fond of the German sword breaker.

 

[Dan Pierson]

That is one beautiful reproduction!

 

[Sean Jones]

Outstanding...I like it a lot...

 

[Justin King]

Thank you all very much for the kind words! I guess you can tell I'm obsessed

 

[oldknife]

What a great piece of work, you are a super craftsman, great detail. Deane

 

[Burl Source]

I just visited your website and saw "...When fancy won't cut it" in the header.

Does this mean you will be going in a new direction for 2013.
I really like the way you are starting out the new year.

 

[GHEzell]

Circa 1520 tactical knife.... outstanding work sir.

 

[Lagrange]

I guess you cant see my head shaking back and forth... Unbelievable craftsmanship and detail!

 

[Keith Willis]

I guess you cant see my head shaking back and forth... Unbelievable craftsmanship and detail!

Ditto!!

God bless

 

[Justin King]

I just visited your website and saw "...When fancy won't cut it" in the header.

Does this mean you will be going in a new direction for 2013.
I really like the way you are starting out the new year.

That was my philosophy for the modern style knives I make, but I was making historical style daggers long before I started doing modern designs. I make these when I find the inspiration, which is about as predictable as a lightning strike, but I have no plans to stop.

Thanks again for all the feedback, this piece was a struggle to make, but very satisfying, especially after your responses.