Small Enameled Knife... Russian, Ottoman...?

mahratt · 12th August 2018, 04:15 PM

I think this is a European work in the style of the Daggers of the Ottoman Empire

ALEX · 14th August 2018, 10:55 AM

Thank you Stu, Tim, Mahratt
I agree, it is E.European dagger, likely Hungarian. The blade is functional and robust. I could not find any references of these being intended as small arms for women, children, etc. but it well could be.
Here is similarly sized (8" overall with 4" blade) small dagger identified as Austrian/Austro-Hungarian, with some similarities, especially the blue/white enamel.
Tim, please post similar enamelware if you'll find any in your Hungarian enamel book.

Tim Simmons · 14th August 2018, 05:36 PM

I fear that small book went with the last clear out. I do not have a hoarder house and every clear out is uncomfortable.

Ian · 15th August 2018, 04:20 AM

Hi Alex:

With the likely European origin of your knife, I think it may generate further discussion on the European Armoury forum. I'm transferring it over there to see if they can give you more info.

Ian.

14th August 2018, 10:55 AM	#2
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Thank you Stu, Tim, Mahratt I agree, it is E.European dagger, likely Hungarian. The blade is functional and robust. I could not find any references of these being intended as small arms for women, children, etc. but it well could be. Here is similarly sized (8" overall with 4" blade) small dagger identified as Austrian/Austro-Hungarian, with some similarities, especially the blue/white enamel. Tim, please post similar enamelware if you'll find any in your Hungarian enamel book. Attached Images

12th August 2018, 04:15 PM	#1
mahratt Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Russia Posts: 1,042	I think this is a European work in the style of the Daggers of the Ottoman Empire

14th August 2018, 05:36 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	I fear that small book went with the last clear out. I do not have a hoarder house and every clear out is uncomfortable.

15th August 2018, 04:20 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Hi Alex: With the likely European origin of your knife, I think it may generate further discussion on the European Armoury forum. I'm transferring it over there to see if they can give you more info. Ian.