Early dagger for ID

Atlantia · 7th August 2008, 12:56 AM

I've had this for a while, its 28cm overall, oak handle with a slender good steel blade. The blade decoration reminds me of 16th/17th century European blades, which is fine seeing as I'm in England. I've always had the feeling its a simple European dagger from that era, but I've never found another example to identify it with.
The blade extends to just behind the level of the second steel rivet/pin. There are thin brass strips reinforcing the front edge of the wood (one is missing). Single edged, sharp! I've always had a soft spot for it despite its simple manufacture.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Gene

Henk · 7th August 2008, 10:48 AM

Gene,

My first impression is Greek or Turkish. Maybe Balkan area. I think you have to look in that region.
Although hard to judge from a picture, it looks as a verry nice knife.

Tim Simmons · 7th August 2008, 11:48 AM

I have two items of the very same construction. The knife I have has an ivory handle and a steel bolster all in the same form of the wood handle in the example shown. My items are certianly Asian, Northern India? when I can I will add pics.

Atlantia · 7th August 2008, 03:30 PM

Thanks for the replys I am as always prepared to be proven wrong ;-)

The Oak handle and simple decoration feel european (english) to me......
LOL, I have been wrong before though! Please keep the thoughts and ideas coming.

It's such a sweet little knife, I do sometimes like the 'simple' honest working mans pieces, and often they are the hardest to find.

7th August 2008, 12:56 AM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Early dagger for ID I've had this for a while, its 28cm overall, oak handle with a slender good steel blade. The blade decoration reminds me of 16th/17th century European blades, which is fine seeing as I'm in England. I've always had the feeling its a simple European dagger from that era, but I've never found another example to identify it with. The blade extends to just behind the level of the second steel rivet/pin. There are thin brass strips reinforcing the front edge of the wood (one is missing). Single edged, sharp! I've always had a soft spot for it despite its simple manufacture. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Gene Last edited by Atlantia; 7th August 2008 at 01:21 AM.

7th August 2008, 10:48 AM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Gene, My first impression is Greek or Turkish. Maybe Balkan area. I think you have to look in that region. Although hard to judge from a picture, it looks as a verry nice knife.

7th August 2008, 11:48 AM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	I have two items of the very same construction. The knife I have has an ivory handle and a steel bolster all in the same form of the wood handle in the example shown. My items are certianly Asian, Northern India? when I can I will add pics.

7th August 2008, 03:30 PM	#4
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Thanks for the replys I am as always prepared to be proven wrong ;-) The Oak handle and simple decoration feel european (english) to me...... LOL, I have been wrong before though! Please keep the thoughts and ideas coming. It's such a sweet little knife, I do sometimes like the 'simple' honest working mans pieces, and often they are the hardest to find.