Manding stiletto.

Tim Simmons · 20th March 2006, 05:42 PM

This is my latest toy which I acquired for the princely sum of four portions if you know what I mean

The scabbard is almost pristine except for a few damaged tassels and a little dry. The blade shows that there is a respectable age, this has been hidden away for some time. The blade is 31.5cm long and 4mm thick at the piercing tip the edges are not sharp. I think the heavy tip must just be traditional as much as it was ever intended to pierce any link armour. I felt it was worth a look at. Tim

fernando · 20th March 2006, 11:24 PM

Hi Tim, sorry for the diversion,
How much you pay for fish and chips nowadays ? Everytimes you use this as an "evaluation unit", i remember my short stay in Manchester, back in 1968, when a portion cost two bob .. or was it half crown ?
Just memories
Regards
fernando

Zan · 21st March 2006, 01:08 AM

Very nice!

Since the traditional West-African warriors did not use any heavy armor, I wonder how this dagger was utilised. Waybe a self-defense weapon ?

Congratulations,

Zan

PUFF · 21st March 2006, 02:46 AM

For huntnig?

Tim Simmons · 25th March 2006, 09:39 PM

A recent tourist knife next to the real thing, the leather is stiff and not quite the same quality, the colour and finish is not nice.

katana · 26th March 2006, 01:32 PM

Just a thought:

Could the point be designed to pierce thick leather protection. The point would surely penetrate fairly easily,(causing a 'starter hole' in the leather) as the blade is further thrust inwards the 'splayed' section would then 'open' up the hole previously made by the point and cause a larger, perhaps more lethal wound to the victim. The puncture wound from a very narrow, pointed blade would tend to close up when withdrawn, limiting blood loss/ damage to the opponent.

20th March 2006, 05:42 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	Manding stiletto. This is my latest toy which I acquired for the princely sum of four portions if you know what I mean The scabbard is almost pristine except for a few damaged tassels and a little dry. The blade shows that there is a respectable age, this has been hidden away for some time. The blade is 31.5cm long and 4mm thick at the piercing tip the edges are not sharp. I think the heavy tip must just be traditional as much as it was ever intended to pierce any link armour. I felt it was worth a look at. Tim Attached Images

25th March 2006, 09:39 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	A recent tourist knife next to the real thing, the leather is stiff and not quite the same quality, the colour and finish is not nice. Attached Images

20th March 2006, 11:24 PM	#2
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Hi Tim, sorry for the diversion, How much you pay for fish and chips nowadays ? Everytimes you use this as an "evaluation unit", i remember my short stay in Manchester, back in 1968, when a portion cost two bob .. or was it half crown ? Just memories Regards fernando

21st March 2006, 01:08 AM	#3
Zan Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montréal, Province of Québec, Canada Posts: 46	Very nice! Since the traditional West-African warriors did not use any heavy armor, I wonder how this dagger was utilised. Waybe a self-defense weapon ? Congratulations, Zan

21st March 2006, 02:46 AM	#4
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	For huntnig?

26th March 2006, 01:32 PM	#6
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Just a thought: Could the point be designed to pierce thick leather protection. The point would surely penetrate fairly easily,(causing a 'starter hole' in the leather) as the blade is further thrust inwards the 'splayed' section would then 'open' up the hole previously made by the point and cause a larger, perhaps more lethal wound to the victim. The puncture wound from a very narrow, pointed blade would tend to close up when withdrawn, limiting blood loss/ damage to the opponent.