Tactical swords

[John Gage]

Hi all,

I am new to this forum, I am a full time custom knife and sword maker in New Glarus Wisconsin. I hope to learn and share as much as I can.

Here are just a few examples of my work. A lot of my customers for these tend to be active military special forces and law enforcement.

Thanks for looking,

John

 

[Schofield3]

Sweet looking blades!

 

[Schofield3]

OK, I went to your site; what kind of deal can I get for the Gage Razor?

 

[Cosmoline]

I do like that gladius.

 

[X-Rap]

Are these really being carried in combat? I bought one similar for my son but don't know if he actually carries it on missions or if it would even be allowed.
They are cool and yours are world of art.

 

[John Gage]

Thanks guys. The swords made for active military are being carried in combat.

 

[bkjeffrey]

One of the preferred weapons of a few hardcore SF guys is a tomahawk. I know some fellas that would take these on missions. Nice work.

 

[highorder]

I do like that gladius.

So do I. How thick is it?

 

[John Gage]

The Gladius is ground from 1/4" stock.

 

[Valkman]

Welcome John!

 

[Darthbauer]

I want some...

 

[wheelgunslinger]

Nice stuff, John.

Welcome.

 

[John Gage]

Thank you gentlemen it's great to be here.

 

[Madcap_Magician]

Hi John! Nice to see you here, too.

Folks, John makes some badass blades.

 

[7X57chilmau]

Very nice work there! The Abaddon appeals to me, I've gotta say....

Evil question tho it is, about what would the cost of such a beast be?

Retracted question: Found the prices!

J

 

[hso]

Nice work and welcome to THR. Good to see another former Explorer here.

I particularly like this piece -

 

[Storm]

When I first saw this thread I thought to myself "yeah, right", but since going to the site you can remove any hint of sarcasm from that thought. Beautiful work!

 

[bikerdoc]

Welcome John.

Another vote for the Gladius. I also went to your site, AWESOME work.

Doc

 

[JShirley]

Those are cool blades, and I'd like one.

Just don't expect them to be actually carried in combat. In fact, some commanders have forbidden carrying any fixed blades, much less a honkin' sword. I caught some flack for carrying a knife with less than a 5" blade in OEF.

I love manual weapons, and have spent thousands of hours training with them. There's a reason we carry firearms, and the modern soldier's load is too heavy already without a few extra lbs of steel. Do your history- huge short-sword sized bowies were abandoned all along the paths Confederate armies traveled. This was back when a few bayonet charges were actually held because of lack of ammo. I never saw a bayonet mounted during over 10 months in the combat zone.

No real room for a sword.

John

 

[John Gage]

I appreciate the comments and the kind words.

The swords that I have made for military personell have been for select units of SF. they have told me they will be carrying them in combat, so I am going by their word.

 

[Gunfighter123]

VERY nice blades !!!!

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

Holy criminy, that's awesome; I'm not worthy!

 

[loandr.]

John will make a FINE addition to THR IMO......

Hello John, More than good to see YOU....BoerBoelGuy here and your work is looking superb as always my brother

LD/BBG

 

[John Gage]

Hey BBG good to see you hear bro and thanks for the props.

JG

 

[mesinge2]

John, how much it this one?

And what kind of sleeve or sheath does it come with?

http://www.gagecustomknives.com/Dragons Breath Karambit.jpg