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David R · 15th January 2022, 01:51 PM

Thank you both for your comments, I feel somewhat happier about the item now, I think shipping and tax pushed the cost over the line in the end.... Partly because these only appeared at the end of the payment process. Hazards of buying on an international platform.

The blade is lenticuler in cross section though blunt edged. Overall length is 31 cm, so quite small.

Oliver Pinchot · 15th January 2022, 04:45 PM

The quality and degree of embellishment on the central band of the grip is generally a good indicator of age. This one is on the simple side and is probably not particularly old.

BBJW · 6th February 2022, 09:50 PM

I have a marsh Arab knife/dagger with blade about 8'' that is very crude with unembellished wood grip and crude wooden sheath. Would post a pic, but it is in an antique consignment store.-- bbjw

Sajen · 7th February 2022, 10:07 PM

I also guess that it's a real dagger and not made for those who travel but not antique but with some age. Just my humble opinion.

15th January 2022, 01:51 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,125	Thank you both for your comments, I feel somewhat happier about the item now, I think shipping and tax pushed the cost over the line in the end.... Partly because these only appeared at the end of the payment process. Hazards of buying on an international platform. The blade is lenticuler in cross section though blunt edged. Overall length is 31 cm, so quite small. Attached Images

15th January 2022, 04:45 PM	#2
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 468	The quality and degree of embellishment on the central band of the grip is generally a good indicator of age. This one is on the simple side and is probably not particularly old. Last edited by Oliver Pinchot; 15th January 2022 at 05:24 PM.

6th February 2022, 09:50 PM	#3
BBJW Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 230	I have a marsh Arab knife/dagger with blade about 8'' that is very crude with unembellished wood grip and crude wooden sheath. Would post a pic, but it is in an antique consignment store.-- bbjw

7th February 2022, 10:07 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,277	I also guess that it's a real dagger and not made for those who travel but not antique but with some age. Just my humble opinion.