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Lew · 1st July 2007, 01:13 PM

Katana

That is a nice Tiv dagger you picked up. I like this type of blade shape it is more of a real get down to business style than the more wasp shape ones we often see with the thin needle like tips both are nice but I just like the broader tip ones better for over all stength. As for age it's hard to tell on these but I would think it would date from any where between 1900-1950. here is one from my collection which much like yours. I have added one with the needle like tip from Artzi's site as a comparison.

Lew

1st July 2007, 01:13 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Katana That is a nice Tiv dagger you picked up. I like this type of blade shape it is more of a real get down to business style than the more wasp shape ones we often see with the thin needle like tips both are nice but I just like the broader tip ones better for over all stength. As for age it's hard to tell on these but I would think it would date from any where between 1900-1950. here is one from my collection which much like yours. I have added one with the needle like tip from Artzi's site as a comparison. Lew Attached Images Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 1st July 2007 at 01:30 PM.