Conundrum - Japanese Dagger! - Sold! - Thanks Guys!

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Sold! - Thanks Guys!


This is one of my new designs I call the "Conundrum". I designed this knife to be a purely defensive blade that combines elements of Renaissance era daggers with aspects of traditional Japanese cutlery.

The blade is 1/4" 5160; an outstanding "all around" steel choice for those requiring toughness and edge holding. The blade has been heat treated to 58 HRC. The blade features an attractive two tone satin finish.

The handle is quite comfortable in either standard or reverse grip. The wrap is nylon and is impregnated with epoxy to prevent unraveling or moisture retention. The under wrap is a choice piece of genuine orange sting ray skin.

The handle is also skeletonized and tapered; putting the balance of the knife just behind the guard. The knife is very lively in the hand; ideal for a defensive blade.

The menuki is a highly detailed dragon. The wrap is extremely grippy, and ensures that you will have an solid grip.

The sheath is quite secure! I designed the sheath so that the user could get their entire hand on the handle of the knife during the draw. The sheath is drilled for a large Tek-Loc, and includes a IWB loop for discrete carry.

The knife features a double hollow grind and a fine tip. It was certainly a chore grinding it! This is a great knife for those seeking an optimized defensive blade!

- 5160
- 1/4" Stock
- 58 HRC
- Double Hollow Ground
- Two Tone Satin Finish
- Very Sharp & Pointy
- 10.25" OAL, Cutting edge of about 5.125"
- Very Secure Kydex Sheath

$300

This price includes shipping (with insurance and tracking number) and all fees anywhere in the world.

PayPal or money order preferred.

PayPal Address:

lmjmitchell@gmail.com

**Please be sure to include the “L” at the beginning of my email address when using PayPal. Two customers recently omitted the “L”, and the funds were accidentally sent to someone else. The money was immediately refunded, but it created a bit of confusion.**

Thanks for looking! :)

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Thanks!

I can certainly say that this was probably the most difficult knife to grind that I have ever made!

While difficult to make, I think that it was well worth the effort!
 
This one needs a new home!

Price adjusted to $300 shipped!
 
TY for saving my wallet! Great looking blade.. waiting for a nice long kwaiken from you :) What will be next for sale ?? ? ?
 
TY for saving my wallet! Great looking blade.. waiting for a nice long kwaiken from you :) What will be next for sale ?? ? ?

LOL, Thanks!

Lots of interesting things in the works at the moment.

Tactical hawk (1 of 1 - versions afterwards will be different), kiridashi, kwaiken, pikal/edge in SD blade, wakizashi, more daggers, Nova EDC (new blade shape) ...even a friction folder.

I should have some pics up in the next few days.
 
Pikal eh? Really, really looking forward to seeing that. I nearly bought this blade based on the elegant simplicity of it alone. I'd like to see your take on a reverse-edged blade.
 
Pikal eh? Really, really looking forward to seeing that. I nearly bought this blade based on the elegant simplicity of it alone. I'd like to see your take on a reverse-edged blade.

I actually have a few pikal designs floating around, but the one I'm working on now will be the first that will be offered for sale.

I should have some pics up this afternoon.
 
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