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Craig Johnson
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Posted: Mon 02 Nov, 2015 4:33 am Post subject: New Dagger from A&A! |
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New Dagger from Arms & Armor
The large wheel pommel dagger is an iconic style of the medieval period. Stiff in the blade, with a piercing taper, this deadly weapon was used by many fighting men of the 14th century. Our newest item is a stout dagger in this family. The large pommel and guard hold the grip fast as it was used in the combat styles of this time.
The furniture is steel mounted on a fullered blade, just over a foot long. The grip, with a riser at mid point, is shown here finished in black leather. Worn on the belt in armor or as a personal side arm close to hand this is a dagger for combat.
Also don’t forget to check the In-Stock Page for all the items we can ship you right away and our Muster Page for unique and special pieces.
Have a great day from A&A!
Last edited by Craig Johnson on Tue 03 Nov, 2015 11:04 am; edited 1 time in total
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Craig Peters
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Posted: Mon 02 Nov, 2015 5:22 am Post subject: |
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I really like quillon daggers a lot, and this one is a fine addition to the A&A lineup.
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Jeremy V. Krause
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Posted: Mon 02 Nov, 2015 6:39 am Post subject: |
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Hi Craig,
This dagger looks great. How is the hilt constructed? Is the grip fashioned as a "sandwich" around the tang as we see on swords?
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Roger Hooper
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Posted: Mon 02 Nov, 2015 8:16 am Post subject: |
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That is a great design - it's what a Medieval dagger should look like.
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Craig Johnson
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Posted: Mon 02 Nov, 2015 8:59 am Post subject: Dagger details |
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Jeremy V. Krause wrote: | Hi Craig,
This dagger looks great. How is the hilt constructed? Is the grip fashioned as a "sandwich" around the tang as we see on swords? |
Hi Jeremy
It is constructed similar to our swords. Tang is all the way through and the pommel and nut held in place with a peened end.
Grip is hardwood covered in leather.
Craig
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Brian K.
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Posted: Mon 02 Nov, 2015 9:39 am Post subject: |
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I really like this one. Nicely done.
Brian Kunz
www.dbkcustomswords.com
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Joe Fults
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Posted: Mon 02 Nov, 2015 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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I like that!
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Patrick Kelly
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Posted: Mon 02 Nov, 2015 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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An inspiration perhaps?: http://myArmoury.com/dagg_pj_dagger.html
Nicely done Craig, I like it a lot.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Craig Johnson
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Posted: Tue 03 Nov, 2015 11:01 am Post subject: You are correct sir! |
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Absolutely Patrick. I had come across the image of Peter's on the web somewhere far distant. (the one where the gloved hand is gripping the tang) and had put it in the idea file. Loved the look of it. I made a few one offs playing with the proportions and feel of it and worked out the dimensions as best I could from the pic to an average hand. Sadly I did not find any of the info or realize Peter had done one that Nathan got until well after I had sorted the parts and gotten the production set up. I almost decided not to do it after I found the info but we all thought it was too nice not to let folks have a chance at one. Its been around for a bit its just been so busy I had not had time to get it prepped up to go on the web till now.
The piece feels great in the hand and I love Peter's replica a great deal. So this would be an interpretation as it says of the style. Images from the period have several examples that could well fall in this family and its one that there are not a huge amount of decent copies of.
Glad you like it
Craig
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Patrick Kelly
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Posted: Tue 03 Nov, 2015 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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Craig,
I'm very glad you decided not to leave it on the shelf. It may have already been done, but your work has it's own character, even if it's the same design. I love the design and I've drooled over Nathan's dagger on more than one occasion. Unfortunately, he already owns it. I have so many swords in my collection that this could serve as a companion to. I definitely see one in my future.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Ben Coomer
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Posted: Wed 04 Nov, 2015 12:23 am Post subject: |
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Sigh....
I'm in love...
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Roger Hooper
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Posted: Thu 12 Nov, 2015 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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Patrick Kelly wrote: | Craig,
I'm very glad you decided not to leave it on the shelf. It may have already been done, but your work has it's own character, even if it's the same design. I love the design and I've drooled over Nathan's dagger on more than one occasion. Unfortunately, he already owns it. I have so many swords in my collection that this could serve as a companion to. I definitely see one in my future. |
I must agree. That design is so well executed and so compelling that it is now on my Seriously Must Get list.
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J.D. Crawford
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Posted: Fri 13 Nov, 2015 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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That's what a dagger should look like - nasty. It would make a nice set with an XVI sword with a type 5/6 cross and a similar wheel pommel.
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Patrick Kelly
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Posted: Fri 13 Nov, 2015 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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J.D. Crawford wrote: | That's what a dagger should look like - nasty. It would make a nice set with an XVI sword with a type 5/6 cross and a similar wheel pommel. |
Or a man sized Type XIV.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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J. Nicolaysen
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Posted: Fri 13 Nov, 2015 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Or a man sized Type XIV. Big Grin |
If only you knew where to get your hands on one of those...
I love the A&A daggers. I have five and plan to buy more. I'm happy I have to add this one to the list. But I have some other projects that have to come first.
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Roger Hooper
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Posted: Wed 16 Dec, 2015 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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I just ordered one of these daggers!
Last edited by Roger Hooper on Thu 17 Dec, 2015 9:28 am; edited 1 time in total
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Harry Marinakis
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Posted: Thu 17 Dec, 2015 6:39 am Post subject: |
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Oh, that's a real beauty
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