PUSH DAGGERS

The push dagger is the most honest and intuitive expression of a strike. It is a tool that turns a natural human instinct (a punch) into a devastating mechanical advantage. While historical consensus points to the Indian Katar as its ancestor, the design matured in the pockets of 19th-century civilians and the trenches of modern warfare. It has always been the insurance policy of the brigand, the assassin, and the soldier who knows that space is a luxury you aren’t always granted.

I conceive these tools as a bridge between ancient utility and modern physics. By placing the handle relatively perpendicular to the blade, the force of the impact is transferred directly through the bones of the forearm, bypassing the wrist’s inherent weaknesses. This geometry allows for a level of power and retention that a standard handle cannot match or that an inexperienced user cannot control. Whether it is a backup for a primary weapon or a primary tool for concealed carry, the intent remains the same: maximum efficiency in the tightest of gaps.

My push daggers are developed to be slim and unobtrusive. I strip away the decorative fluff often found in (tactical) replicas to focus on the ergonomics of the grip, the handle/blade transition, and the integrity of the point. They are compact enough to disappear until they are needed, yet carry enough structural substance to handle the cruel reality of a hard impact. It is a timeless, formidable design for those who understand that in close quarters, simplicity is the only thing that works.