A mystery knife - India or N. Africa maybe?

DaveA · 4th October 2007, 12:37 AM

Hello all,

Here is a small dagger I recently acquired. The previous owner had no idea where it came from or how old it is. I liked the pearl, wood and clay inlay on the handle. On one side of the blade (8 3/8" inch) is engraved the word "Victory" fairly clearly. That doesn't sound like a working blade! On the other side I cannot make it out. Please see pictures below. I welcome any and all thoughts!

- Dave

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4th October 2007, 12:37 AM	#1
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 432	A mystery knife - India or N. Africa maybe? Hello all, Here is a small dagger I recently acquired. The previous owner had no idea where it came from or how old it is. I liked the pearl, wood and clay inlay on the handle. On one side of the blade (8 3/8" inch) is engraved the word "Victory" fairly clearly. That doesn't sound like a working blade! On the other side I cannot make it out. Please see pictures below. I welcome any and all thoughts! - Dave Before cleaning: After cleaning: