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Old 10th November 2014, 06:25 PM   #7
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A reminder goes for the dimensions of this dagger. With a 20 cms. length and a 10,5 cms. blade is hardly one to go around hanging on an uniform belt or less for naval purposes.
It is a fact that the French fancied these things, to the point that they had a few names for them; besides the mentioned 'dague de pute', they also called them 'romantic', 'dague de jarretires' (garther daggers), 'dagues de petite virtu' (virtue); and even suggestive 'pique couilles' (balls stinger); all connected with the same kind of users and ambiance.
Here is a couple examples with characteristics similar to the one posted.


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