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			as I found an interesting knife case (see pcture) from Zaire, Kong-Portuguese, 16th-18th century, size: 11 x 25 cm, located at the Detroit Institute of Arts 
		
		
		
			I wanted to know more about the item and type of knives and thus stumbled upon this nice interesting blog on the history of daggers and specially Portugal. And additional a few pics from a very beautiful Portugese knife located at the MET museum, dated 16th century, Medium: Ivory, steel and dimensions: L. 11-1/2 in. (29.2 cm) https://anno1471.wordpress.com/2019/...rondel-dagger/ Last edited by gp; 20th August 2024 at 08:25 PM.  | 
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			I am surprised no one has commented on this. There is a lot going on with the handle!
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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