DAGGERS

A dagger is defined by its geometry. Historically, it is the weapon of the close-quarter gap, where length is a liability and a point is a necessity (at least when used as a weapon rather than a ritual object). While academic definitions vary, I conceive the dagger as a piercing tool where the tip of the blade resides precisely on the central axis of a symmetrical handle. This alignment ensures that the force of a strike travels in a perfectly straight line, removing the guesswork from the hand.

The history of the dagger is a history of the shadow: a hidden insurance policy used when the primary weapon failed or the space became too confined for a swing. It has evolved from the bronze bodkins of antiquity to the rondel and to the specialized stiletto of the Renaissance. In the modern tactical landscape, the requirement remains unchanged: a slim profile for enhanced penetration and concealment, and a tip that refuses to buckle.

My daggers are built on this lineage but refined by physics. I often use a Progressive Grind (my personal evolution of the compound grind) to solve the inherent weakness of the piercing tool. By tapering from an acute slicing edge at the base to a reinforced, obtuse angle at the tip, I give the steel the required meat it needs to survive impact. These are not always double-edged or symmetrical in the blade, they are engineered so the point is exactly where your brain expects it to be. No fluff. No fragile tips. Just a dedicated instrument for the professional who understands that precision is a requirement, not an option.