 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Jean Tanazacq The Dean of French Knifemakers Extremely Scarce "RIX" Hunting dagger Made in April 1983
Guns International #: 103047376 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Knives - Custom - Knives - Hunting
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Sapajou
Member Since: 5/22/13
First Name: dominique
State: New York
Country: United States
Number of Active Listings: 40
Total Number of Listings: 896
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING U.S.A. ONLY!
Payment Types Accepted: USPS Money Order-personal check ( needs to clear first )
Description:
Jean Tanazacq extremely scarce vintage "RIX" model, it is a double edged dagger, very sharp, with a striated ricasso that encourages a very characteristic grip. This praised blade used by big game hunters in France and Europe, is one of Tanazacq's jewels. The idea comes from the "Main Gauche," or "Left hand," of the 16th century swordsmen, and from the American V-42 dagger which was first manufactured by Case at the rate of 3,000 copies to equip the first American-Canadian Special Forces in 1943. The "RIX" is called a "Pig Sticker" in the U.S. It is an extremely beautiful and appealing model done in a unique final shape and form, aesthetic, design and overall gorgeous appearance. It has an 8-6/8" blade of 440-C stainless steel blade, a solid double German silver guard, Mozambique ebony handle and a matching solid German silver butt cap. Wild boar hunting is very poular in France today and observed in the most purest and traditional fashion of the 16th century. This particular dagger is intended to administrate the final thrust which can only be done by a Master's Huntsmen, as such type of weapon always had a tremedous sucess among hunters, made in April 1983. Rare two markings on the blade,) map of France and Tanazacq's iconic wild boar).
Another version of the "RIX" will be shown at a later date (when I get to that particular listing) with a 8-3/4" blade of the same steel stock, but with a brass double guard, black micart handle, and a solid brass buttcap. Made in late August 1983. Black leather scabbard with the scarce wild boar logo carving and brown leather sheath for the other model.
When it comes to "pig sticker" as we know them in the U.S., it is impossible to do beter than these two magnificen RIX daggers, in terms of ergonomics, balance, handling and efficiency; not to mention the fluidity of their lines. The RIX dagger is considered by many collectors to be Tanazacq's top jewel in his line of knives, so does the high quality leather sheaths/scabbads that comes with any model. Can be had separately. No trade. Buyer pays shipping.
Knives # 02-41 or JT 02 in my file
Price: $2,695.00