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katana · 23rd August 2007, 04:34 PM

Thank you Puff

something I had not considered

Going back to the balance of the dagger (photo below), as the antler has much less density than steel I can only assume that the 'tang' is quite 'large' and bulky to give the hilt enough weight to give this 'balance'. this suggests to me that the 'tang' is likely to be the remains of the steel shaft of a spearhead/butt

bearing in mind there is no weighted pommel to cause this.

I have found this on Therion Arms. The profile and size of the 'blade' is very similar (although this has pamor)

http://therionarms.com/antiques/therionarms_c419.html

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23rd August 2007, 04:34 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Thank you Puff something I had not considered Going back to the balance of the dagger (photo below), as the antler has much less density than steel I can only assume that the 'tang' is quite 'large' and bulky to give the hilt enough weight to give this 'balance'. this suggests to me that the 'tang' is likely to be the remains of the steel shaft of a spearhead/butt bearing in mind there is no weighted pommel to cause this. I have found this on Therion Arms. The profile and size of the 'blade' is very similar (although this has pamor) http://therionarms.com/antiques/therionarms_c419.html ....... Attached Images Last edited by katana; 23rd August 2007 at 05:09 PM.