Dagger Sheath

[Dagger Sheath]

So, knife experts... (Zwack and Storm) are these knives sharp, this one was not a razor sharp, but did have a useable edge... I am leaving it as it is... it looks like it had been sharpened once maybe... hard to tell since the edge is clean and even from the blued blade to the knife edge... the blade is nick free and has some staining on it but you can still read the maker name and maker mark..

J. Nowill & Sons

Sheffield, England

Established A.D. 1700

I think that is what is says, it is kind of light and right on the edge of the center portion of the blade.. nice heft and feels NASTY in your hand... GRIN!

Thanks again for the comments and replys

RJ

The one that I posted a picture of was also made by John Nowill and Sons in Sheffield. They're still in business although now part of another company. Their website.

I'm not any form of knife expert... I've just heard about the Fairbairn-Sykes enough to know them when I see them.

I don't know how sharp they would normally be either.

Z.

[Dagger Sheath]

Thankfor the comments, did not know what the knife was, just that the guysdad brought it back... I don't think the sheath was original but closenone the less. I would definately do some things differently on thesheath next time, but fun practice and learning... Twin Oaks, i wouldbe interested in seeing what you come up with...

Here's a photo of a Fairbairn-Sykes WWII 3rd Model in original package with original scabbard. The tabs on the scabbard are to allow you to sew it into the uniform.

So, yes, the scabbard that came with the knife was probably not the original one, but frankly I prefer the one that you did myself.

Z.

[My First Holster(s)]

Greetings,

Here are the first two holsters that I created for my stepdaughter. They're for a cigarette lighter of all things.

Unfortunately the carving of the rose doesn't show up too well in the photo (they were carved and then painted).

Thoughts?