Fighting Knife, Dagger, or Tourista Souvenir?

trenchwarfare · 18th November 2011, 08:20 PM

Thanks guys. I've always felt that it is WWI era as well. The blade is too wide for a French Mle 1866. More likely, a British P.1856-73. They have a wider, heavier blade. Or, any other of many, 19th century models.

Atlantia · 18th November 2011, 09:00 PM

For me, this is a very interesting thing. IMHO a relative of the distinctive hunting knives made in Nepal for sale to the British (I assume thats what you are saying Lew?).
The Velvet covered scabbard, the woven wire ribbon is exactly the same as one I have, the blade shape showing the high quality...
This hilt Seems to have clues alluding to several military types.
The lathe turned grip reminds me of early FS commando knives while the guard screams military sabre.
I wouldn't be suprised if the blade was Indian/Nepali. Doesn't look cut down to me.

spiral · 19th November 2011, 12:42 AM

Lovely piece, I have no evidence but think Indian made 30s or 40s is more likely to my eye.

But Ive been wrong before.......

But thats definatly not a bayonet blade, it was forged like that.

Spiral

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18th November 2011, 08:20 PM	#1
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Thanks guys. I've always felt that it is WWI era as well. The blade is too wide for a French Mle 1866. More likely, a British P.1856-73. They have a wider, heavier blade. Or, any other of many, 19th century models.

18th November 2011, 09:00 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	For me, this is a very interesting thing. IMHO a relative of the distinctive hunting knives made in Nepal for sale to the British (I assume thats what you are saying Lew?). The Velvet covered scabbard, the woven wire ribbon is exactly the same as one I have, the blade shape showing the high quality... This hilt Seems to have clues alluding to several military types. The lathe turned grip reminds me of early FS commando knives while the guard screams military sabre. I wouldn't be suprised if the blade was Indian/Nepali. Doesn't look cut down to me.

19th November 2011, 12:42 AM	#3
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Lovely piece, I have no evidence but think Indian made 30s or 40s is more likely to my eye. But Ive been wrong before....... But thats definatly not a bayonet blade, it was forged like that. Spiral