Help with the ID of this dagger please .

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Any thoughts on this rather good quality dagger ? Overall length 25 cm , blade length 14 cm . The blade is very thick and of diamond cross section with a flattened oval cross sectioned ricassso .

[alex8765]

I believe this is French personal protection dagger, end of 19th century. Also called prostitute's dagger (Dague de prostituée or Dague De Pute).

[Sajen]

Yes, I agree, French dagger. Could be a German blade, Ive seen German daggers from the same time frame with this blades.

Regards,
Detlef

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Thank you Detlef and Alex , much obliged .