A Pontus Holmberg Eskilstuna for comment

[Rafngard]

Originally Posted by Sajen

I can't find a match there, so my query if someone is able to tell me more about my new knife! Overall 28 cm, blade 14,3 cm.

Hello Detlef,

I just received an example of #014 today, so I've been looking at the catalog a little.

I think your blade may be a variant of the curved version of number 38.
This would make yours the "posh cousin" of my straight 38 from the linked post.

Have fun,
Leif

[Sajen]

Thank you Leif,

I had no. 38 as a closed match in mind also.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

I have received it, very nice knife in the hand and still very sharp. Some nicks in the edge, a little bit play in the handle and visible wear, otherwise very good condition.

Found a collection of these knives online with further descriptions. There is also one like mine. https://theoutcastrogue.tumblr.com/p...lstuna-daggers

[Sajen]

Now I know why I can't find a match in the catalog posted by Leif, the catalog is from Dhalgren while my knife is from Holmberg.

[Sajen]

Some pics.!

[Ian]

Very nice knife Detlef.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Ian

Very nice knife Detlef.

Thanks Ian! Yes, it's a nice knife and still very sharp!

Regards,
Detlef

[Rafngard]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Now I know why I can't find a match in the catalog posted by Leif, the catalog is from Dhalgren while my knife is from Holmberg.

Oh! Of course.

There is a book out there on these knives, in Swedish. "Knivar från Eskilstuna" by Arne Marmér, ISBN 9789163081767, published in 1999. Unfortunately I don't have a copy yet, but I think maybe I need to find a copy.

Thanks,
Leif

[Sajen]

Hi Leif,

When I would have a collection like you I would think about to buy this book too but I have only this example! When you have the book please let us know if it is worth buying it.

Regards,
Detlef