Dagger - As "Art Knife"

As "Art Knife"

Daggers are a popular form of what is known as the "Art Knife", due in part to the symmetry of the blade. One of the most famous examples is Knifemaker Buster Warenski's replication of the gold dagger found in Tutankhamun's tomb. Warenski's dagger was made with a cast gold blade and the knife contained 32 ounces of pure gold in its construction. One of the knives required of an American Bladesmith Society Mastersmith is the construction of an "Art Knife" or a "European style" dagger.


  • Sid Birt Art Dagger

  • Buster Warenski Dagger

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