Unknown dagger, maybe navy dirk ?

carlos · 8th December 2016, 12:50 PM

This is my Last adquisition, seems a navy dagger, without handle.
I haven,t received, but in a week I hope have dagger in my hands. Pictures are from seller.
Any information is wellcome.
Thanks in advance
Carlos

carlos · 12th December 2016, 11:11 AM

Looking for dagger in Internet I have found this book with a similar dagger in his cover.
My dagger is marked SOLINGEN .

THANKS AGAIN

CARLOS

M ELEY · 15th December 2016, 11:02 AM

Agree that it's a naval dirk, circa 1800-10, and it could be either Bit or American. Here's why! Britain fell in love with the 'Arabic' patterns following Nelson's Battle of the Nile. Dirk patterns changed from the stogy forms to the more Mid-Eastern around the turn of the century. Note the clipped point and Eastern decoration to the blade and scabbard. German (Solingen) importers were still sending their fine work to the Brits at this time. It should be noted, however, that America also adopted a more 'Turkish' styling to their weapons following the Barbary War and Stephen Decateur's adventure in Tripoli. This was when the United States marine sword changed into a pattern very closely resembling a kilij. If the hilt were still with it, we might have been able to pinpoint country of origin better. Still, I suspect one or the other versus other naval nations (France, Spain, Russia, etc). Very nice piece! I like the 'fouled anchor' at the crossguard.

8th December 2016, 12:50 PM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 731	Unknown dagger, maybe navy dirk ? This is my Last adquisition, seems a navy dagger, without handle. I haven,t received, but in a week I hope have dagger in my hands. Pictures are from seller. Any information is wellcome. Thanks in advance Carlos Attached Images

12th December 2016, 11:11 AM	#2
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 731	Looking for dagger in Internet I have found this book with a similar dagger in his cover. My dagger is marked SOLINGEN . THANKS AGAIN CARLOS Attached Images

15th December 2016, 11:02 AM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,066	Agree that it's a naval dirk, circa 1800-10, and it could be either Bit or American. Here's why! Britain fell in love with the 'Arabic' patterns following Nelson's Battle of the Nile. Dirk patterns changed from the stogy forms to the more Mid-Eastern around the turn of the century. Note the clipped point and Eastern decoration to the blade and scabbard. German (Solingen) importers were still sending their fine work to the Brits at this time. It should be noted, however, that America also adopted a more 'Turkish' styling to their weapons following the Barbary War and Stephen Decateur's adventure in Tripoli. This was when the United States marine sword changed into a pattern very closely resembling a kilij. If the hilt were still with it, we might have been able to pinpoint country of origin better. Still, I suspect one or the other versus other naval nations (France, Spain, Russia, etc). Very nice piece! I like the 'fouled anchor' at the crossguard. Last edited by M ELEY; 15th December 2016 at 11:15 AM.