New Mystery Dagger

DaveA · 28th September 2014, 05:43 PM

After WWII, there was an abundance of tin available to smiths. The tin came from the packaging of rations and other supplies for the combatants, and was simply discarded.

The barrel-shaped hilt shows the Spanish influence, but that it is asymmetric in shape says the maker took liberties with the style.

I've seen this blade shape before, but I will have to dig through memories before I can say more.

I also lean toward a Luzon origin, post WWII.

Dave

28th September 2014, 05:43 PM	#5
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 432	Tin on WWII-era items After WWII, there was an abundance of tin available to smiths. The tin came from the packaging of rations and other supplies for the combatants, and was simply discarded. The barrel-shaped hilt shows the Spanish influence, but that it is asymmetric in shape says the maker took liberties with the style. I've seen this blade shape before, but I will have to dig through memories before I can say more. I also lean toward a Luzon origin, post WWII. Dave