Mystery Dagger

Justin · 16th May 2005, 01:29 PM

I have agree that the cult dagger designation is tempting ,although the lack of cross guard is odd and I havent seen very many dirks or bowies for that matter with dates on them to the point where I think its usually not a great sign.

I think this may be a knife that was made in the wake of WW1 possibly to sell to soldiers on their way home,they did this in WW2 and I dont see why they wouldnt have for WW1.

Battara · 16th May 2005, 10:37 PM

I also agree with Ian. Satanic cults were in vogue during the French revolution and imployed such symbolism in the hilts and scabbards. I have seen a few now and although varied, the themes are the same. They were more ritual pieces than fighters.

tom hyle · 17th May 2005, 12:12 AM

Is that aluminum? Pewter?
The date could easily and most realically be part of a presentation inscription; fairly common.
I note a repeated theme of flame.
To a lot of traditional Christians, all other religions are Satanism....
But I'm not sure we're seeing any specifically Satanic imagery here; the themes are Death and Fire; various lines might be drawn, but it seems like an occult or ritual practice dagger from Europe.

16th May 2005, 01:29 PM	#1
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 182	I have agree that the cult dagger designation is tempting ,although the lack of cross guard is odd and I havent seen very many dirks or bowies for that matter with dates on them to the point where I think its usually not a great sign. I think this may be a knife that was made in the wake of WW1 possibly to sell to soldiers on their way home,they did this in WW2 and I dont see why they wouldnt have for WW1.

16th May 2005, 10:37 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,308	I also agree with Ian. Satanic cults were in vogue during the French revolution and imployed such symbolism in the hilts and scabbards. I have seen a few now and although varied, the themes are the same. They were more ritual pieces than fighters.

17th May 2005, 12:12 AM	#3
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Is that aluminum? Pewter? The date could easily and most realically be part of a presentation inscription; fairly common. I note a repeated theme of flame. To a lot of traditional Christians, all other religions are Satanism.... But I'm not sure we're seeing any specifically Satanic imagery here; the themes are Death and Fire; various lines might be drawn, but it seems like an occult or ritual practice dagger from Europe.