Trabzon Dagger?

Lew · 2nd June 2008, 02:46 AM

Is this a trabzon dagger?

Lew

ariel · 2nd June 2008, 04:21 AM

Trabzon Surmene...
And a very nice one!
These knives had the most intricate system of fullers. The handle looks particularly nice and the suspension belt is a rarity. And look at the weave of leather straps at the top of the scabbard: doesn't it look just like Laz Bicagi?
Lew, I was always very happy about you limiting yourself to African stuff ( because I do not collect them); why did you decide to cross the border? Looking for a fight, infidel invader?

Well, on the other hand, I am glad you finally saw the light! Enjoy!

Yannis · 2nd June 2008, 09:19 AM

It is much longer than the typical Trabzon but there is no question for the origin. Enjoy it

Norman McCormick · 2nd June 2008, 02:10 PM

Hi Lew,
Nice dagger, I've developed a bit of a soft spot for these pieces, I really like the method used of attaching the strap to the sheath on your example.
Regards,
Norman.

Tim Simmons · 2nd June 2008, 06:59 PM

Classy!

katana · 2nd June 2008, 08:26 PM

Very nice

Lew · 2nd June 2008, 09:53 PM

Hi Tim

It set me back about three weeks of fish and chips but I needed to cut back on my fatty foods anyway

Lew

CharlesS · 3rd June 2008, 07:32 PM

Congrats, Lew! Very NOice!!!

Lew · 9th June 2008, 06:01 PM

The dagger arrived today.

I cleaned off the active rust with some 0000 steel wool and rubbed a drop of oil into the horn hilt to revive it. Everything is tight and the leather is still soft and flexible. I notice some layered effect in the steel probably some type of simple pattern welded stuff? I am a very happy camper.

Lew

2nd June 2008, 02:46 AM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Trabzon Dagger? Is this a trabzon dagger? Lew Attached Images

2nd June 2008, 04:21 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Trabzon Surmene... And a very nice one! These knives had the most intricate system of fullers. The handle looks particularly nice and the suspension belt is a rarity. And look at the weave of leather straps at the top of the scabbard: doesn't it look just like Laz Bicagi? Lew, I was always very happy about you limiting yourself to African stuff ( because I do not collect them); why did you decide to cross the border? Looking for a fight, infidel invader? Well, on the other hand, I am glad you finally saw the light! Enjoy!

2nd June 2008, 09:19 AM	#3
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	It is much longer than the typical Trabzon but there is no question for the origin. Enjoy it

2nd June 2008, 02:10 PM	#4
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Lew, Nice dagger, I've developed a bit of a soft spot for these pieces, I really like the method used of attaching the strap to the sheath on your example. Regards, Norman.

2nd June 2008, 06:59 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Classy!

2nd June 2008, 08:26 PM	#6
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Very nice

2nd June 2008, 09:53 PM	#7
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Hi Tim It set me back about three weeks of fish and chips but I needed to cut back on my fatty foods anyway Lew

3rd June 2008, 07:32 PM	#8
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Congrats, Lew! Very NOice!!!

9th June 2008, 06:01 PM	#9
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	The dagger arrived today. I cleaned off the active rust with some 0000 steel wool and rubbed a drop of oil into the horn hilt to revive it. Everything is tight and the leather is still soft and flexible. I notice some layered effect in the steel probably some type of simple pattern welded stuff? I am a very happy camper. Lew