Damascus Dagger with Bocote

Product Description for Damascus Dagger with Bocote

Maker: Jot Singh Khalsa (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 89034
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.15 in.
Total length: 8.65 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.05 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.16 in.
Item weight: 5.05 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.95 oz.
Blade: 512 layer twist pattern damascus forged from carbon steel and nickel
Bolster: Satin finished stainless steel
Handle: Bocote
Description: Jot Singh Khalsa studied art, jewelry making and metalsmithing at the State University of New York at New Paltz, where he learned to work with fine metals to create beautiful pieces of wearable art. Soon after, he attended the inaugural New York City knife show - and was so impressed by what he saw that he was inspired to diversify his metalworking skills and begin creating edged art. Jot has now been making knives, swords and kirpans (a sword or dagger carried by many Sikhs) full-time since 1978.
This piece by Jot is a sturdy little dagger that is incredibly elegant. The beautiful simplicity of the dagger's lines are complemented by the maker's choice of materials - the damascus blade combines carbon steel with nickel, creating a dramatic and high-contrast pattern that is set off with tiny stars revealed by the symmetrical hollow dagger grind.
A superbly formed stainless steel guard joins the blade to the handle, continuing the elegant lines of the knife's design perfectly. The bocote handle is masterfully shaped, filling the palm and balanced so the knife feels effortless in the hand. The loops and curves of the wood grain match the damascus blade well.
This knife has been in a private collection and has been meticulously cared for since it was first made in 1994. It shows no signs of wear.


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