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Originally Posted by Matchlock
Well observed, Gene,
And the symmetric form of the washer as well as the twisted grip both denote that the Philadelphia piece posted by Dmitry dates from the 1520's-30's, the heyday of the Landsknechts.
Best,
Michael
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Michael, I didn't want to bring this up, since the topic is not focused on it, but now that you said it, it confirms what I thought the moment I saw the piece - the Philly Museum tag for this dagger is way off the mark.