Damascus Parrying Ring Dagger - Mastersmith Test Knife

Product Description for Damascus Parrying Ring Dagger - Mastersmith Test Knife

*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 11.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 10.00 in.
Total length: 16.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.08 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.38 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.34 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.11 in.
Item weight: 21.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 29 oz.
Blade: Damascus forged from 1084 and 15n20 carbon steels
Bolster: Hot blued mild steel quillion guard and ring
Handle: Fluted East Indian rosewood with twisted silver wire inlay
Description: This exquisite Quillion Dagger was created by Forged in Fire winner, Jordan LaMothe. Jordan became a journeyman smith in 2018 and a mastersmith in 2021. Twenty-five year old Jordan works in a coal forge on his family's farm in Hebron, NY. His tremendous attention to detail is matched by his exquisite attention to every detail.
Coming back from the Blade Show with mastersmith test knives is one of the great highlights of each year. When a bladesmith tests to become a mastersmith, five knives are made by the applicant that are the height of their work. These knives are judged by ABS Mastersmiths on fit and finish, as well as general artistry. The standards are exacting. The centerpiece of the test set is the Quillion Dagger -- this knife. At Blade Show 2021 Awards, Jordan LaMothe was a big winner. Not only was he honored to join the ranks of master smiths, but he was the only maker to take home two Blade Show awards: Best Fixed Blade and Best in Show. Additionally, he was awarded the BR Hughes Award for the best mastersmith knife to be judged. Clearly, Jordan is making significant waves with his exquisite one-of-a-kind art knives. This Damascus Parrying Ring Dagger is an impressive display of craftsmanship and will certainly be the center of any collection!
During the 16th and 17th centuries, European fencing reached the height of popularity. Fencing schools opened up throughout Europe that began training how to fence with two edged weapons instead of a sword and shield. This would not have been possible without the development of the left-handed dagger which played an active role in both offence and defense. The large ring at the hilt of the dagger