Beautiful 10.5” Damascus Spear Point Dagger

True Full Tang + Custom Filework, Laminated Red/Black Wood Handle

266 Layers 1085 High Carbon + 15N20 Bright Damascus Steel

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Dimensions: In sheath = 12” OA / Dagger = 10.5” OA/ Blade = 5.5” / Handle = 4.5” / Sheath (Encapsulated Carry) = 9” OA / 2" Belt Loop

Comments: The materials, workmanship and quality control of these knives is excellent. Good construction, tough, solid, and sharp!!! The damascus takes an incredible edge with infinitesimal serrations from differences in material. Remarkable cutting and thrusting ability. The artisan's materials, beautiful patterned steel and genuine leather sheath for encapsulated carry make these a favorite with Rennies looking for something a little different but historically inspired. Personally the design of this reminds me most of the Scottish Sgian Achlais. I'm a collector and a weekend warrior, active in my local Re-enactment group and Ren Fair, so I get lots of feedback. I sell what I own and can recommend! See my Seller ratings and but with confidence, plus I ship fast!

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Manufacturer's Description - Product Details:

• All our Damascus knives have at least 266 layers during the forging process, with many of them surpassing that mark by several layers. 
• Our handles are genuine bone, horn, or stag antler. Some also feature walnut or rosewood handles. We do not use resin to make the handles for any of our Damascus product line. 
• We use genuine brass in our bolsters, guards, and inlays. We do not use brass plated steel.
• Our Damascus knives and swords are available with a variety of tangs (i.e. full or encapsulated tangs).
• We currently use two combinations of steel in the forging process of our Damascus blades. Some blades will use a blending of 1074 high carbon steel and WS1 mild steel, while others use a combination of 1085 high carbon steel and 15N20 bright steel. 
• All our Damascus blades are Rockwell tested between 52 to 58, or higher. This determines the durability of the blade and its ability to hold a fine edge.
• The Damascus knives, swords, and blanks are subject to an “acid wash” that helps accentuate the contrast between the types of steel used in the forging of the blades. Because the tang will typically be covered by whatever handle material is used, that part of the blade is generally not subject to the acid treatment. However, the “swirl pattern” of the contrasting steels that is characteristic of Damascus blades will still be visible when inspected closely. 

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* Originally used for eating, preparing fruit, meat, cutting bread and cheese, as well as serving for other more general day-to-day uses as well as self defense. This is a larger version of a  sgian-dubh, called a sgian-achlais, and was sometimes concealed under the armpit or carried in upper sleeve or lining of a jacket. In battle it would have been an off-hand (secondary) weapon and in hand-to-hand combat, effective because of the penetrating power of it’s dagger-like point. Also referred to as a mattucashiassot, or the longer, heavier version as a Scottish Dirk primarily used for close combat and part of traditional Highland dress.