the standard by which I judge all tattoo shops

It's clear how much thought has been placed into every aspect of Ink and Dagger's execution. Safety, cleanliness, reference material, employees, and atmosphere have all been given equal attention. Not a single person I've encountered at this shop has had a bad attitude. I've been getting tattooed by Russ Abbott for almost three years now, and he was the person that educated me about tattoos at a time when I was still very ignorant about what makes a good tattoo and what to look for in a good artist. Now that the bar has been set this high it may be difficult to ever go to another shop.