Another sudanese arm dagger

Edster · 1st March 2012, 11:42 PM

My only reason for a later date is the stamp design. More "art" focus than a religious inscription as when the Mahdiya was still a living memory. But then again I wouldn't go against Lew's expertise. Regardless, it still a superior piece.

Ed

Lew · 2nd March 2012, 02:18 AM

Edster

The markings on the blade are a variation of the battle of Omdurman/Khartoum This is definately that style dagger from the late 1890s through 1918 or there about. The workmanship and fine quality are apparent. The daggers that were produced during WW2-1950s were of a lesser quality usually there were made by using a forging die and hot pressed to create the fullers.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...udanese+dagger

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...udanese+dagger

Look at number the number 6 post.

Lew

Edster · 2nd March 2012, 10:22 PM

Lew,

Thanks for the explanation. So much to learn.

Best,
Ed

Sajen · 2nd March 2012, 11:00 PM

Hi Flavio,

very nice arm dagger, like the patina and the markings at the very good worked blade!

Regards,

Detlef

Flavio · 3rd March 2012, 09:03 AM

Thank you Detlef

David R · 3rd March 2012, 11:35 PM

My friend Max ( ex District Comm 1920's) said that the old Mahdist vets had their knives/daggers marked at the end in a distinctive way, proud of their devotion in the war. Anyone got a contribution to this.

Lew · 4th March 2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David R

My friend Max ( ex District Comm 1920's) said that the old Mahdist vets had their knives/daggers marked at the end in a distinctive way, proud of their devotion in the war. Anyone got a contribution to this.

David

I personally never heard of this practice but maybe Jim can shed some light on this subject

.

2nd March 2012, 02:18 AM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Edster The markings on the blade are a variation of the battle of Omdurman/Khartoum This is definately that style dagger from the late 1890s through 1918 or there about. The workmanship and fine quality are apparent. The daggers that were produced during WW2-1950s were of a lesser quality usually there were made by using a forging die and hot pressed to create the fullers. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...udanese+dagger http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...udanese+dagger Look at number the number 6 post. Lew Last edited by Lew; 2nd March 2012 at 02:23 PM.

1st March 2012, 11:42 PM	#1
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 411	My only reason for a later date is the stamp design. More "art" focus than a religious inscription as when the Mahdiya was still a living memory. But then again I wouldn't go against Lew's expertise. Regardless, it still a superior piece. Ed

2nd March 2012, 10:22 PM	#3
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 411	Lew, Thanks for the explanation. So much to learn. Best, Ed

2nd March 2012, 11:00 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Hi Flavio, very nice arm dagger, like the patina and the markings at the very good worked blade! Regards, Detlef

3rd March 2012, 09:03 AM	#5
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Thank you Detlef

3rd March 2012, 11:35 PM	#6
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,116	My friend Max ( ex District Comm 1920's) said that the old Mahdist vets had their knives/daggers marked at the end in a distinctive way, proud of their devotion in the war. Anyone got a contribution to this.