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Home Products First Sword Made by Barry and Dane Dawson

First Sword Made by Barry and Dane Dawson

by Dawson Knives, Dawson, Dane

SKU 1035948

Date Added 05/27/2022

# Available This product is out of stock

Original price $2,995.00

Price $1,250.00

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Overview

This is the first sword that Dane and Barry Dawson ever made and has never been replicated. It features a mirror polished blade with double fullers, .246" blade stock and 1.257" blade depth, hidden tang construction. The handle has a stainless steel tsuba and butt with a black linen micarta grip. The Saya was made by the Japanese American Sword Society in Phoenix. It is authentic Japanese light wood and original Japanese black lacquer paint. Excellent condition. Was made in September of 1986. Comes with a copy of an article in "Fighting Knives Magazine" discussing how the sword originated. The original copy was signed by Barry Dawson and dated 9/1/96. 

Product Details

Blade Length 17.75

Overall Length 25.5

Weight (oz) 32.6

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Knife Type Hidden Tang, Has Sheath

Blade Material 440C

Blade Details Upswept/Trailing

Handle Material Micarta, Metallic

About the Maker

Dawson Knives
Dawson Knives

In 1973, Barry Dawson built his first knife shop inside a dilapidated barn. Fresh off a stint in Vietnam and flat broke, he built most of his machinery himself out of parts scavenged from the local landfill. What he didn't know, he learned, and what didn't exist yet, he invented. More than 40 years later Dawson Knives has grown to encompass three generations of knifemakers, all working together out of our shop in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Each of our knives and swords is 100% designed and handcrafted by us in the USA. We handle every aspect of the knifemaking process in-house, from cutout and grinding to heat-treat, finishes, sheaths and sharpening. We're constantly researching new and better knifemaking methods and the latest advances in materials to ensure we deliver you the best custom knife available.

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Dawson, Dane

Brother of Barry Dawson

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