I said Photos would follow. This is a quick photo of four of my daggers. Left to right they are: WW-II J. Clark and Sons second pattern, the new HDG Hydra, a Parkinson/Decker Chisel-tip first pattern, Channing Watson's HN-9 Havocworx dagger. They are illustrated with their corresponding sheaths. Note that the WW-II F/S blade has been retipped during its life due to breakage. The sheath is obviouly worn and tired but intact (except the retaining strap is missing). The HDG sheath is compact with a stout retaining strap. Its method of mounting it on gear or a belt is lackluster. The sheath for the chisel-tip is beautiful, high-quality leather. Retention is by friction in the sheath. Carry is limited to straight forward belt mounting. The Watson dagger has a perfectly fitted, minimalist kydex sheath with a rubber belt loop. It is designed for IWB discreet carry (Inside the waistband). Knife retention is by molded friction fit. Watson's dagger blade exhibits the same grind concept as the Hydra (of being six sided to the very tip) for added rigidity.
The least rugged dagger of the bunch, by far, is the Clark WW-II original. The least satisfactory sheath is the one from HDG. If I were going into combat and could take only one of these daggers, it would be the Channing Watson Havocworx dagger/sheath combo, without question. I think the Hydra and the Parkinson/Decker chisel-tip daggers are of equal functional value but neither sheath is as suitable for combat carry as the Watson sheath.
The least rugged dagger of the bunch, by far, is the Clark WW-II original. The least satisfactory sheath is the one from HDG. If I were going into combat and could take only one of these daggers, it would be the Channing Watson Havocworx dagger/sheath combo, without question. I think the Hydra and the Parkinson/Decker chisel-tip daggers are of equal functional value but neither sheath is as suitable for combat carry as the Watson sheath.
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