In all sports and activities, there are some names that are more famous and mythical than others. In knife throwing, Werner Lengmüller from Germany is one such name. Who is the best is always a subject for debate but he is one of the most successful sports throwers in modern times.
Previously, he also made custom knives and if you were lucky you could get a set. At the moment he does not have time for that but has in return started cooperation with two different manufacturers. Some models are made by Prince Steel in the USA and in addition, he has together with French Throwingzone.fr created the brand Werner Lengmüller Custom Blade.
What can be somewhat confusing for those who search online is that at least one of the models is common to them called "The Pirate" and "Werner's Pirate" by the respective manufacturers.
This model, on the other hand, is a knife that Werner only made in a few copies himself and which is now unique to Throwingzone.fr As the title reveals, it's about "Werner's Patriot Dagger" or just Patriot Dagger.
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| WL Custom Blade Patriot Dagger |
What distinguishes this model, even in relation to most others he has designed, is that it is completely symmetrical. It can have its benefits in some situations as it does not matter how you hold them. There is no up or down on the knife. To spin on that theme, no pun intended, it's a "spinner". That is, the knife has a hole in the middle that is mostly there to make the knife more fun to play with. But what I was going to say is that Patriot Dagger has a very similar grip from both handle and blade thanks to the shape.
The proportions are very nice. The balance-point can be found a finger width in front of the guards, which means 16 cm from the tip. The knife measures 32.5 cm in length and is 6 mm thick. It gives a total weight of 365 grams. A sturdy knife without belonging to the heaviest in other words. For example, it is 100 g lower than my heaviest knives. The steel is interesting and comes from Sweden. It is SSAB Hardox. It is a steel developed for applications such as rip hooks for bulldozers and excavator buckets. Thus, it should be excellent also for throwing knives.
Now the question is whether I should make a pair of sheaths for these knives. One for "quick draw" and one to carry them in. And maybe put leather handles on the knives themselves? It would make the grip fuller and look better, but in return, it makes the grip not as symmetrical. So it remains to be seen how I choose to do.
/ J
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