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RobT · Today, 01:21 AM

Sajen,

Here are six more examples. The first one shown has a whopping 12.5” (31.75cm) blade and is double edged with a scarf weld close to the hilt. The rest of the examples are of typical length. I am not sure if the brass sheath for number four is original to the dagger but it fits well. Number 5 has a bit of an odd looking blade. We will most likely never know why some FDP have a ricasso cover and some don’t but I wonder if if isn’t due to different areas of manufacture.

Sincerely,
RobT

Today, 01:21 AM	#2
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 579	They are Out There Sajen, Here are six more examples. The first one shown has a whopping 12.5” (31.75cm) blade and is double edged with a scarf weld close to the hilt. The rest of the examples are of typical length. I am not sure if the brass sheath for number four is original to the dagger but it fits well. Number 5 has a bit of an odd looking blade. We will most likely never know why some FDP have a ricasso cover and some don’t but I wonder if if isn’t due to different areas of manufacture. Sincerely, RobT Attached Images Last edited by RobT; Today at 01:22 AM. Reason: word left out