Poshland DG-03 Custom Handmade Damascus Steel- Classic Piece Of ART (DG-21)

Very nice hand built Dagger. Sharpe enough for common use. Others comment about the handle being for large hands. I was told by a Professor of Roman Technologies the examples we have of the handle designs are missing a key element that didn't survive erosion. All soldiers would have wrapped the handle in leather or wool for a custom fit into their hands. As gloves were created, and the handle design was changed no one really recorded this common thing to do with your sword or dagger. This fits OK in the hand, but a simple wrap increases the fit. My blade was real folded steel, I dont know if they all are.

This is a great looking piece. much better looking in hand then the photos. I think this will draw some attention at my next home Renaissance festival.

I was very pleased with the product would recommend anyone who likes knives to purchase this for their collection

Overall, I like the Poshland REG-M-22- Custom Handmade Damascus Steel- 15.1" Inches Hunting Knife.The damascus is awesomely made and looks amazing. I did find one, small, almost imperceptible area where one layer didn't quite hold (the nick is about the size of a pencil lead, if not smaller).My biggest complaint, and why I'm not giving full marks for this is with the handle. I can only assume the handle was made with wood that wasn't completely dry. There is a clear separation between the rosewood rings and metal spacers. You can actually feel the metal spacers bite into your hand when gripping the knife. I haven't quite figured out what to do about this, but some kind of filler and sanding will be required if I don't wrap it.However, the knife is still amazing, even with this flaw. The metalwork is exceptional.

I can't praise this enough. Whoever designed this is most brilliant! Simply to write that this is an IMPRESSIVE short sword is insufficient. I can see no room for improvement: it's the ultimate short sword, perfect in grip, balance, edge, and point. The fit of blade to guard is perfectly tight w/ no gaps. The tang extends through the entire hilt and is visibly peened at the pommel. The feel of the grip is outstanding: the hand-tight feel of a Kabar is here increased by many times; your hand doesn't want to let go of this! Compare this hilt to that of a Roman gladius: it's remarkably similar.The blade is true Damascus, very light in weight (a characteristic of Damascus), and is finely sharpened (order this sharpened; Damascus is NOT easy to sharpen). Damascus, due to its layering of different hardness steels, has micro-serrations, a bit like the teeth of a great white shark, and will slice to a staggering effect: this will cut a hair, or paper edge on. Damascus will not flex - do not try to flex it! It can chip, and rust (different layers are more/less susceptible to rust) - hence, it absolutely MUST be kept oiled. And if you keep it in a leather sheath, visit it occasionally and apply more oil w/ a rag, wiping from the spine toward the edge and point, but leave it liberally coated. If you cut yourself on the edge, take extraordinary care to remove all blood from the blade, because it is so irregular (micro-serrated). Any small trace of blood will rust it rapidly. Rust is very difficult to remove from Damascus; some people use Naval Petroleum Jelly, and then rinse, dry, heat briefly, wipe to remove all of the NPJ; immediately re-oil. You have to frequently care for Damascus! It's virtue in the Early Middle Ages was that it is incredibly light and strong, keeping a stunningly sharp edge!This short sword is quite authentic, and is absolutely lovely: solid, graceful, and couldn't be more purposeful. The visual effect ("optics") of this weapon is very impressive: it looks Celtic or Roman. This is brilliant, in all respects. (Frankly, it is worth at least half again more than these sellers have it priced at.)And it's made in England, which adds greatly to it's appeal.I bought a second one of these: the first had been a gift; this second one was for myself. I strongly suggest that you buy one of these, before they're gone.Respectfully,

Functions well. Manufacturers should pay more attention to detail.

The media could not be loaded. This is one fine steel I recommend it to everybody beautifully made

Various details of the knife were underwhelming. The quality control is not that great. There was a rough jagged bit where there was supposed to be a curve at the bottom , the pommel and hand hayseed were off center, and the center line on one side didn’t. Can’t with a good heart reccomend this product.