Twist Damascus Dagger with Turkish Walnut

Product Description for Twist Damascus Dagger with Turkish Walnut

Maker: Neels van den Berg, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $1,500.00
Item num: 110602
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 9.10 in.
Cutting edge length: 8.60 in.
Total length: 13.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.92 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.19 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.18 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 6.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 16.4 oz.
Blade: Twist pattern damascus forged from 1075 and 75Ni8 carbon steels
Bolster: Engraved and antiqued steel with brass accents
Handle: Turkish walnut
Sheath: Zipper case
Description: Visiting Mastersmith Neels van den Berg's workshop on trips to South Africa is a real treat. His forge is pretty much in the middle of nowhere -- or at least if you kept driving down the road, that is clearly where it would end. The twisting road travels through veldt populated by zebra and other wild animals. Neels is well known for his war hammers, spike hawks, and highly refined knives. Van den Berg was honored as a Mastersmith at Blade Show in June of 2022, joining an elite rank of the world's best knifemakers.
The 9 inch dagger is hand ground from Neel's own twist pattern damascus, combining 1075 and 75Ni8 carbon steels for excellent toughness and edge holding. It is hollow ground and perfectly symmetrical. Daggers are one of the hardest blades to grind because it becomes extremely obvious if the blade is not ground perfectly. Neels' touchmark is engraved on the left side of the blade.
The symmetrical coffin handle is Turkish walnut. This exotic wood has beautiful figure and is typically reserved for some of the world's finest firearms. The sculpted handle comfortably locks your hand in place for a sure grip. Antique spacers surround a central square brass spacer. The antiqued steel guard is engraved on the front and back. The handle is completed with a polished brass finial.
The knife is accompanied by one of Neels' Mastersmith engraved coins and zipper case.
Excellent work throughout!


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