Origin of a knife / dagger?

Conogre · 4th March 2005, 10:53 PM

I ran accross this piece listed as an African dagger and find it somewhat interesting:
Edited : (active auction)
I've discussed it with the seller and she's every bit as curious about as I am and gave her full consent to see if anything further could be ascertained about it......my thoughts are that it has a Spanish feel to it, but as this isn't my area of expertise, I may well be wrong.
Since open auctions are a sensitive area, my bid is locked in and more than satifactory to her, and if I get outbid, I can live with it, no hard feelings (I thought I'd toss that in and save agonizing about ethics in advance)
Mike

Rick · 5th March 2005, 12:14 AM

I'm sorry Mike , we've got a no active auction policy .

Conogre · 5th March 2005, 09:20 PM

Sorry....I misunderstood the restrictions, apparently. **blush**
Mike

Rick · 5th March 2005, 09:27 PM

No problem , it's open for discussion after it closes .. or you could borrow a picture or two from 'em .

Conogre · 6th March 2005, 05:53 PM

Thanks Rich!!!!
Duh!!!!
I thought I had covered all the bases in regards to liability and such, including getting permission to use the photos, but since I've been back I've not seen JUST the photos listed...lesson learned, and again, thank you...it truly wasn't my intention to break rules.
The knife PICTURED **grin** is about 12" long with a brass and dark hardwood hilt, and a double edged very pointed blade.
It's now in the hands of the third generation, with the grandfather having said that it came from Africa.
With words like "creepy" involved, I'm certain that there's a certain amount of predjudice against it with more than a percieved air of bloodletting involved by the fairer sex.
Mike

Rick · 6th March 2005, 06:23 PM

Not a problem Mike , really !

I think the piece looks Philippine .
The peened tang and washer is a Philippine touch .
The pommel is unusual though .
Almost looks like a recycled spear blade .

4th March 2005, 10:53 PM	#1
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	Origin of a knife / dagger? I ran accross this piece listed as an African dagger and find it somewhat interesting: Edited : (active auction) I've discussed it with the seller and she's every bit as curious about as I am and gave her full consent to see if anything further could be ascertained about it......my thoughts are that it has a Spanish feel to it, but as this isn't my area of expertise, I may well be wrong. Since open auctions are a sensitive area, my bid is locked in and more than satifactory to her, and if I get outbid, I can live with it, no hard feelings (I thought I'd toss that in and save agonizing about ethics in advance) Mike Last edited by Rick; 5th March 2005 at 12:12 AM. Reason: Active auction

6th March 2005, 05:53 PM	#5
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	Thanks Rich!!!! Duh!!!! I thought I had covered all the bases in regards to liability and such, including getting permission to use the photos, but since I've been back I've not seen JUST the photos listed...lesson learned, and again, thank you...it truly wasn't my intention to break rules. The knife PICTURED grin is about 12" long with a brass and dark hardwood hilt, and a double edged very pointed blade. It's now in the hands of the third generation, with the grandfather having said that it came from Africa. With words like "creepy" involved, I'm certain that there's a certain amount of predjudice against it with more than a percieved air of bloodletting involved by the fairer sex. Mike Attached Images

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5th March 2005, 12:14 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	I'm sorry Mike , we've got a no active auction policy .

5th March 2005, 09:20 PM	#3
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	Sorry....I misunderstood the restrictions, apparently. blush Mike

5th March 2005, 09:27 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	No problem , it's open for discussion after it closes .. or you could borrow a picture or two from 'em .

6th March 2005, 06:23 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Not a problem Mike , really ! I think the piece looks Philippine . The peened tang and washer is a Philippine touch . The pommel is unusual though . Almost looks like a recycled spear blade .