Review: Dagger by Kyle (Hal's apprentice)

Cat · Post by **Cat** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:53 pm

First, let me apologize to Kyle for not posting this sooner. I just grabbed the dagger when I got it and ran to my corner so I could have it all to myself. Well, I was playing with it today and realized I had not yet posted a review.

Here are the pictures:

[img]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/747695/Dagger.JPG[/img]

[img]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/747695/Dagger7.JPG[/img]

[img]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/747695/Dagger6.JPG[/img]

[img]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/747695/Dagger5.JPG[/img]

[img]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/747695/Dagger4.JPG[/img]

[img]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/747695/Dagger3.JPG[/img]

[img]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/747695/Dagger2.JPG[/img]

Kyle made this for me by hand and I absolutely LOVE it! The wire is hand wrapped and the leather sheath is hand made also. It has a tool steel blade with full tang construction.

Very nice job Kyle, and thank you so much! Again, I apologize for the rather long delay in posting this.

Cat

DAVID01 · Post by **DAVID01** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 1:34 pm

Wow nice Kyle, Lucky Cat.

Cat · Post by **Cat** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:22 pm

Hehe, this is MINE! I am collecting quite a few things that I am guarding jealously in my "corner".

By the way, I haven't forgotten about the shirt instructions. I'm making a "faux" shirt with long sleeves right now and have made some changes in the construction process. I'm waiting until the customer tries this on to put that together. This new way makes more sense, and I think it's going to work better than my first attempt.

Cat

polarbearforge · Post by **polarbearforge** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 6:13 pm

Cat wrote:... It has a tool steel blade with full tang construction.

Unless the tang is full length <b>AND</b> width, it's not full tang. If the tang is full length of the handle, but not the full width, it's a hidden/partial tang, regardless of length. (Sorry, personal pet peeve of mine.)

Jamie

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 5:41 am

Hi Jamie,

I believe that misinformation came from my part. After you explained about my sword tangs not being a full tang. I understand.

This tang is about 1/4" thinner than the blade width. The cross guard sits on this difference. I guess I always heard it called that, like chainmaile.

Thanks for the enlightenment.

Hal

Cat,

I am glad Kyle pleased you.
I no longer have any apprentices; however I do have a couple of shop monkeys now and then.

DAVID01 · Post by **DAVID01** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 9:09 am

Cat wrote: [quote]By the way, I haven't forgotten about the shirt instructions. I'm making a "faux" shirt with long sleeves right now and have made some changes in the construction process. I'm waiting until the customer tries this on to put that together. This new way makes more sense, and I think it's going to work better than my first attempt.

Thanks Cat, I'm anxiously waiting

Patton Lives · Post by **Patton Lives** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 10:48 am

How much do these dagger's run for?website?

Cat · Post by **Cat** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 12:03 pm

Drachus,
I don't really know as this was a trade and not actually a purchase. Kyle did not have a computer, so all communication was done through Hal on Kyle's behalf. Since it appears that Kyle is no longer Hal's apprentice, there may not be a way to reach him. It is unfortunate.

DAVID01 · Post by **DAVID01** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 12:11 pm

Cat wrote:Drachus,
I don't really know as this was a trade and not actually a purchase. Kyle did not have a computer, so all communication was done through Hal on Kyle's behalf. Since it appears that Kyle is no longer Hal's apprentice, there may not be a way to reach him. It is unfortunate.

Cat I think he is still around, He is just called a shop monkey now. :wink:

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:13 pm

Yes, Mr. Mead is correct.

JJ Shred · Post by **JJ Shred** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 3:28 pm

Are the leather thongs to wrap around your thigh like a gunslinger's pistol? Is this a Texas thing, for quick draw?

Cat · Post by **Cat** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 5:10 pm

Yes, they are to tie around your leg. In my case that would keep the sheath from bouncing around as I ran away (screaming) from my opponent.

Cat

Hew · Post by **Hew** » Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:20 am

Cat wrote:First, let me apologize to Kyle for not posting this sooner. I just grabbed the dagger when I got it and ran to my corner so I could have it all to myself.

No apology required. In my house, we've formalised it with what we call the "First Day Rule" - You don't have to share toys (or any cool stuff) on the first day you get them.

Patton Lives · Post by **Patton Lives** » Sun Feb 13, 2005 9:45 am

So Hal whats the story on price,availability ect?

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 3:50 am

HI Drachus,

I checked with Kyle and he said about 1 to 2 weeks.
Cost varies with each piece. The one like Cat got is about $150.00 with the leather sheath.

Hal

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