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Post by patrick kelly on Dec 11, 2020 23:15:47 GMT
Ten years ago, Peter made this for another collector. I always thought it would make a perfect companion for my sword, which Peter made nearly twenty years ago and I still think it does. I told the original owner to let me know if he ever decided to part with it. A decade on, the time finally came. As with many, if not most medieval daggers, it has a petite and almost fragile look about it. However, once it hand one realizes its robust construction. The 13.75 inch blade is slim, but quite thick in its cross section. Hardly a dainty weapon. Original antiques always seem surprisingly fragile when compared to most modern replicas. They're not, but this is due entirely to comparing them to modern substandard recreations. Modern swords have seen much improvement in this regard, but daggers in general still lag behind in capturing the true spirit of the originals. Peters work always captures these nuances perfectly. I've always been impressed with the sense of proportional balance his work exhibits. All of the elements flow together in perfect harmony. I don't always see this in the work of others, even some who are quite skilled and highly regarded. The scabbard is fashioned from two pieces of leather: a heavier inner layer baked hard for stiffness and a thinner outer layer that's been hand tooled with the stylized figure of a dragon or other mythical beast, a common feature from the period.
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Post by pgandy on Dec 12, 2020 0:27:58 GMT
The dagger appears to have beautiful lines. It's very appealing and I'm glad you finally got it after all these years.
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Post by stormmaster on Dec 12, 2020 1:14:01 GMT
congrats! i think i contributed alittle lol
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Post by patrick kelly on Dec 12, 2020 1:27:13 GMT
congrats! i think i contributed alittle lol Indeed you did, the lion's share in fact!
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 12, 2020 2:01:15 GMT
Patrick it looks great! the picture of you holding it with the fedora the first thought came to my mind was a person's last sight of the mob hit that was about to take place haha :)
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Post by patrick kelly on Dec 12, 2020 2:58:06 GMT
Patrick it looks great! the picture of you holding it with the fedora the first thought came to my mind was a person's last sight of the mob hit that was about to take place haha :) Well, it does have a bit of a Sicilian vibe doesn't it? :) Leave the Dagger, take the Cannoli. Or, Patrick Kelly: Vampire Hunter.
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Post by pellius on Dec 12, 2020 3:17:04 GMT
Nice!
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Dec 12, 2020 6:31:40 GMT
Cool!
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Post by mrbadexample on Dec 12, 2020 15:23:57 GMT
Congratulations, Patrick. I have admired that dagger when pictures popped up over the years. It’s lovely and an excellent companion for the sword.
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Post by ThomasW on Dec 12, 2020 15:32:16 GMT
Oh nice! I always admired that dagger! Congratulations on acquiring it!
P.S. I would love to see more of the sword as well ;).
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Dec 12, 2020 15:46:55 GMT
Congrats! A long wait, but it looks well worth it.
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Post by patrick kelly on Dec 12, 2020 21:12:08 GMT
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Post by ThomasW on Dec 13, 2020 3:53:50 GMT
Thanks ;), that's a real classic. Great lines and proportions, as usual with his work. Congratulations again on owning these great pieces.
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Post by Jash on Dec 14, 2020 22:15:36 GMT
Wow that is a beautiful dagger. Congratulations on a long sought after piece!
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Post by ADK on Feb 17, 2021 23:30:16 GMT
Very cool! Both the dagger, and the legacy of the blade! It looks quite vicious!
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