Celtic Leg Dagger

Product Description for Celtic Leg Dagger

Maker: Anders Högström (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 1105
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 9.50 in.
Total length: 14.30 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.30 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.25 in.
Item weight: 19.00 oz.
Blade: Clay tempered 1050 carbon steel with a very clear temper line
Bolster: Grayed and textured sterling silver
Handle: Ostrich leather over wood with a sterling silver seam cover
Sheath: Mesquite burl with a Celtic pattern sterling silver button
Description: Anders creates works of art that are a fusion of cultures. This dagger has many of the lines found in Anders' native Nordic countries. The accents are Celtic. The construction has features most frequently found on Japanese swords, such as the ability to fully disassemble by removing a single peg in the handle. The result is spectacular. The habaki (blade sleeve) features different shaped carved cutouts on each side. All fittings are hand cast by Anders from sterling silver. The differentially hardened blade means that the edge is able to be extremely hard, whereas the center of the blade is softer, creating a much stronger dagger that will hold its edge. The hamon (clay temper line) is particularly clear on the piece. The work on the wooden sheath is meticulous, perhaps coming from Anders' earlier career as a Swedish fine furniture maker.


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