Tool or dagger?

cornelistromp · 7th November 2012, 09:44 AM

In addition, and to clarify post# 7, herewith pictures of some 15/16th century style characteristics that also can be seen on the dagger under discussion;

a stiff flat diamond shaped blade, flat or hollow grounded faces.
a rhombus rectangle on the gripcap or plate in case of a rondel dager, under the peened tang
a bulky steel grip
a small thumbguard (missing!)
a (baluster) shaped ricasso

unfortunately length cannot be a criterion, the length of 16th century stilettos can range from around 25cm to just under 50cm allover.

best,

7th November 2012, 09:44 AM	#13
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,064	In addition, and to clarify post# 7, herewith pictures of some 15/16th century style characteristics that also can be seen on the dagger under discussion; a stiff flat diamond shaped blade, flat or hollow grounded faces. a rhombus rectangle on the gripcap or plate in case of a rondel dager, under the peened tang a bulky steel grip a small thumbguard (missing!) a (baluster) shaped ricasso unfortunately length cannot be a criterion, the length of 16th century stilettos can range from around 25cm to just under 50cm allover. best, Attached Images Last edited by cornelistromp; 7th November 2012 at 10:04 AM.