DSA Guardian sword matching dagger review
Jul 23, 2010 19:21:51 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2010 19:21:51 GMT
The Guardian dagger made by Darksword-armory. This is the matching dagger to my sword design "the Guardian sword". DSA released this dagger with it`s last production run. I know this area is for swords but sense it is the match to my "Guardian sword I hope you all don`t mind. Total length 18.3 inches, Blade :12 inch's , blade width at base 2 " inches. As many of you know. DSA has made improvements with each production it releases. Like Penned ends and tighter grip s, better leather, I very nice matching scabbard and so on. The Guardian dagger does not disappoint. This being the first dagger from them I have with the penned end. You can feel how tight and strong the dagger feels in the hand. www.darksword-armory.com/images/guardian-dagger-detail.jpg It has the hollow cut outs near the guard like my guardian sword. and is a good match. It only took a few minutes to add the edge that I pref ere. And I was soon ready for some testing. First I tested small small cuts at slashing on 3 or 4 gallon jugs., Then I did some heavy cuts on a 2+4 pine board. Will no problems at all. For the last test a went to town on a steel trash can with many stabbing moves and a few heavy cutting blows. The dagger made Swiss cheese out of the can. The dagger had no damage to the tip or edge. : A good sign of great tempering. Over all I have to say this is the toughest dagger I have seen or own.. An let me tell ya.. I own more than a few. I`m happy with the out come and you will be also. This is a very good match to my Guardian designed sword. Pro`s Good looks, heavy, tight as nails grip peened pommel. Good balance for such a large dagger. Very well tempered. Cons. Might be heavy from some. If the scabbard had a belt loop would be better. Thank you all for your time. I will try and load more pics of the dagger soon. Jason Woodard