Push dagger??

rapidboy1 · Post by **rapidboy1** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 12:19 am

Anyone know about push or punch daggers??
The kinda short double edged knives with the "T" handle....
Do they have a purpose or are they just fantasy blade monkey metal?
I remember seeing a photograph of a green beret with one mounted on his webbing in an old knife makers book.
Are they still being made?
Who makes them?

Pushbutton · Post by **Pushbutton** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 3:28 am

Welecome Rapid boy
They were actually around back on the Barbary Coast or San Fransisco used as a gamblers dirk back up. Most Gamblers carried large ornate bowies. and I know Price made them besides others. They are a very practical knife for it's intended purpose. You can buy a high quality one today or have one made by a custom maker. As is the case their is also junk out there.
PB

Doc Rocket · Post by **Doc Rocket** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 4:04 am

There are a few makers that produce them, people like umberland steel
http://www.cumberlandknives.com/cold_st ... knives.htm
I've also seen them in the knife auctions. I'm sure some of the other members have info on them.

Here is a couple that I own.

Razor_54 · Post by **Razor_54** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 4:41 am

The Safe Keeper II from Cold Steel are solidly constructed and razor sharp.
Just like the one in Doc Rocket's picture. Also own and carry it on a regular basis.
IMHO one of the best production push daggers available for the price.

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 6:13 am

Also available as a small keyring or neck knife style.

Doc Rocket · Post by **Doc Rocket** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 2:19 pm

rapidboy1 wrote:Anyone know about push or punch daggers??
The kinda short double edged knives with the "T" handle....
Do they have a purpose or are they just fantasy blade monkey metal?

Sorry I didn't answer your original question. Yes although they occupy a "niche" market in blade and are not common, these daggers have a very solid grip. They are designed for a solid "punch" or a quick slash. They make a nice hideaway.

rapidboy1 · Post by **rapidboy1** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 7:43 pm

Just ordered a SafekeeperII
Wicked looking knife.
Thanks guys

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 5:52 am

Did my pic disappear when I deleted it from my photo site? Or did something else go wrong?

Doc Rocket · Post by **Doc Rocket** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 2:15 pm

Vagrant wrote:Did my pic disappear when I deleted it from my photo site? Or did something else go wrong?

Because you deleted it

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 6:25 pm

Thanx [Now I now, I'll be more careful].

rapidboy1 · Post by **rapidboy1** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 9:05 pm

Doc ,re the push dagger pic you posted.
Who makes the one on the right.
Its sweet.

Doc Rocket · Post by **Doc Rocket** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 9:22 pm

Me.... copy of an existing push with scrimshaw.

rapidboy1 · Post by **rapidboy1** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 9:26 pm

WOW ,I'm seriously impressed.
Just how long does it take to create a piece like that?

Doc Rocket · Post by **Doc Rocket** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 3:17 am

rapidboy1 wrote:WOW ,I'm seriously impressed.
Just how long does it take to create a piece like that?

I used an existing push as a master template, cut it down with the grinder, and belt sander to get the shape. The guard is a nickel bolster (part of an old serving tray) the handle is moose horn cut to size. Sanded down, burnished smooth. (it's hard to get ivory nowadays) Then the scrimshaw design is applied by hand. (the part I really like). As for timing I would imagine about 40 hours. Stay tuned to this network I will be doing a couple of switches in the next couple of months using this same technique.

mr_edge · Post by **mr_edge** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 11:59 am

Very nice Doc...hope to see some more stuff of yours.

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