Many thanks for the great info gents, I had seen this type of weapon with the scabbard terminating in an ovoid shape rather than circular and wondered if this was a regional variation. I've noticed the grips vary as well, is this a regional thing or a matter of what takes the makers or owners fancy? Mark, thanks for the photo it shows the suspension arrangement quite clearly. Would this have been used as an everyday knife or would something less elaborate be used? Is it possible to pin down a more precise date for this piece or is it quite difficult to assign an age?
Regards,
Norman.
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