Bhutan Dagger?

Sajen · 9th October 2014, 09:29 PM

Hello Dave,

don't understand that nobody have given a comment until now. Also when it don't seems to be a antique knife it seems to have a good age, the laminated blade is a good sign!

Nice one and It would be glad when I have byself such a Bhutan/Tibet dagger.

Regards,
Detlef

Oliver Pinchot · 21st October 2014, 06:45 AM

This form of blade, with its acute tip and broad central fuller or groove, begins to appear after WWII. I'm inclined to think it was inspired by a bayonet. Earlier blades tend to have a radiused tip, and are rarely fullered, though they are occasionally grooved.

That said, this type of blade turns up in tourist pieces side by side with those made for use, so it is a legitimate form. Like this one, they are often found in earlier mounts as well.

21st October 2014, 06:45 AM	#2
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 470	This form of blade, with its acute tip and broad central fuller or groove, begins to appear after WWII. I'm inclined to think it was inspired by a bayonet. Earlier blades tend to have a radiused tip, and are rarely fullered, though they are occasionally grooved. That said, this type of blade turns up in tourist pieces side by side with those made for use, so it is a legitimate form. Like this one, they are often found in earlier mounts as well. Last edited by Oliver Pinchot; 21st October 2014 at 07:01 AM.

9th October 2014, 09:29 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,417	Hello Dave, don't understand that nobody have given a comment until now. Also when it don't seems to be a antique knife it seems to have a good age, the laminated blade is a good sign! Nice one and It would be glad when I have byself such a Bhutan/Tibet dagger. Regards, Detlef