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2nd March 2016, 10:32 AM
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Unusual Indian Dagger Handle
Saw this dagger recently on eBay. The handle has an unusual "attachment" near finial. It seems to be glued, and matching the handle. Any idea what could be the purpose of such feature? A built in smoking pipe?
 Also, something does not look right, and my initial thought was mid/late 1900's production, or what one could call "vintage" opposite to "antique", i.e. less than 100 y.o. |
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2nd March 2016, 10:43 AM
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Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND
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ITS AN OLD HANDLE WITH A NEW BLADE,SOMEONE HAS TRIED TO MAKE IT LOOK AS AN ORIGINAL AND THE HANDLE EITHER IVORY OR BONE IS OF SOMETHING ELSE,NOT MEANT FOR A DAGGER,CHEERS
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2nd March 2016, 01:12 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Germany
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The hilt seems to be made from a bone opium pipe.
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2nd March 2016, 02:01 PM
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Personally I do not see the handle as old either...
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2nd March 2016, 06:07 PM
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Location: Louisville, KY
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And the hilt does not fit well with the blade.
I've seen this too and stayed far away............ 
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5th March 2016, 05:41 PM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Centerville, Kansas
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As this item is now currently for sale I will have to close this thread.
Robert |
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