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Ian · 16th May 2005, 04:29 AM

Lew is referring to the daggers produced for satanic cults that arose in France and Western Europe in the late 18th and early 19th C. in the aftermath of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. These knives are 10-15 inches in overall length, and typically have curved or straight double-edged blades with cast bronze hilts depicting skeletons, satyrs, snakes, goats, owls, or other satanic symbols. The sheath is usually metal.

This one, from 1884 (?), is later than most and might be a late 19th C. reproduction.

16th May 2005, 04:29 AM	#6
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Satanic dagger Lew is referring to the daggers produced for satanic cults that arose in France and Western Europe in the late 18th and early 19th C. in the aftermath of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. These knives are 10-15 inches in overall length, and typically have curved or straight double-edged blades with cast bronze hilts depicting skeletons, satyrs, snakes, goats, owls, or other satanic symbols. The sheath is usually metal. This one, from 1884 (?), is later than most and might be a late 19th C. reproduction. Last edited by Ian; 17th May 2005 at 12:19 PM.