Misecorde, Stiletto, ?

kronckew · 20th August 2022, 10:38 AM

Again, from my ref. book:
Pg.55

"The very small ones were simply cutlery used at the table or as the basic working tools of a seaman. Larger and more ornate dirks could well have served the same purposes but also acted as an indication of officer status".

It goes on to mention a length of 18 in. (457 mm) making them very substantial weapons.

It also mentions a caution that dirks were also worn by Army Officers and even Merchant Marine Officers.

...and possibly short ones as gambler's weapons.

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20th August 2022, 10:38 AM	#15
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Again, from my ref. book: Pg.55 "The very small ones were simply cutlery used at the table or as the basic working tools of a seaman. Larger and more ornate dirks could well have served the same purposes but also acted as an indication of officer status". It goes on to mention a length of 18 in. (457 mm) making them very substantial weapons. It also mentions a caution that dirks were also worn by Army Officers and even Merchant Marine Officers. ...and possibly short ones as gambler's weapons.