A beautiful historical blade, based on the premier knives produced by the San Francisco firm of Will & Finck in the mid-1800's. The push dagger was intended as a concealed or boot knife, and was very popular in the Old West, particularly among the professional gamblers of the time.
The blade is double-edged, with a soft polish. The tang is integral and comfortable between the fingers. The pommel is hand-threaded and a polished bushing is screwed down and peined. The handle is carved from Resin +S Ivory, and has a remarkably accurate grain pattern. Finger recesses provide a firm grip..
The sheath is hand carved wood with a black deerskin cover. The clip is formed from nickel-silver and hand-hammered. The signature tip has a tie down ring like many of the original W & F knives.
The overall length of the knife is 7", and the blade is 3.5" long to the plunge line. The blade i 1/4" thick 1 1/2" wide. The handle is 3.5" wide.
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Architecture and award-winning museum-quality custom handmade knives, edged weapons, powder horns, tomahawks, war clubs, jewelry, metal sculpture, cribbage boards, flint and obsidian knives, Japanese swords, menorahs, and more from Tucson, Arizona artist and architect Larry Gotkin.
About Larry Gotkin
Artist & Registered AZ Architect, Retired
Tucson, Arizona
