Bone Handled Dagger HELP !!

Norman McCormick · 12th January 2008, 07:08 PM

Hi again,
Dagger bought along with Yataghan in previous post. Again outside my sphere of knowledge so all help and comments please.
Regards,
Norman.

Norman McCormick · 14th January 2008, 07:57 PM

Hi,
After doing a little searching on the net I came across the description of a dagger from Crete than seems to tie in quite well with this one from the description of the blade down to the three pins in and the shape of the bone handle. Apparently it was usual for a husband to be to give his intended bride a small dagger as a gift before the wedding, this dagger is 8 1/2 inches long the blade being 5 inches small enough to be made for a woman. Google Cretan dagger. Of course I could be well off the mark but just a thought.
On another note anybody know which type and how to treat bone that can be used for dagger/sword handles/hilts.
Regards,
Norman.

Yannis · 16th January 2008, 10:17 AM

This is not a Cretan knife. Defently.

I cannot say where it comes from but looks close but not exact to Bosnian knife IMHO.

Norman McCormick · 16th January 2008, 01:02 PM

Thanks, came with a Yataghan probably of Balkan origin so that would make some sense.
Regards,
Norman.

Rick · 16th January 2008, 03:09 PM

I believe this example was identified as Bosnian .
All those fullers remind me a bit of Turkish work .

TVV · 16th January 2008, 04:46 PM

The fullering is characteristic for daggers from the town of Surmene in the Trabzon region in Turkey. If you search for Surmene in the forum, I am sure you will find a few threads with examples.
Regards,
Teodor

Norman McCormick · 16th January 2008, 05:19 PM

Thanks guys, the fullering similarities and overall appearance on knives in previous posts look pretty convincing, Surmene seems a good bet. Anybody got any suggestions regards date.
Regards,
Norman.

TVV · 16th January 2008, 10:53 PM

I am going to guess that it dates back to the early 20th century.
Regards,
Teodor

12th January 2008, 07:08 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	Bone Handled Dagger HELP !! Hi again, Dagger bought along with Yataghan in previous post. Again outside my sphere of knowledge so all help and comments please. Regards, Norman. Attached Images

16th January 2008, 03:09 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,291	I believe this example was identified as Bosnian . All those fullers remind me a bit of Turkish work . Attached Images

14th January 2008, 07:57 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	Hi, After doing a little searching on the net I came across the description of a dagger from Crete than seems to tie in quite well with this one from the description of the blade down to the three pins in and the shape of the bone handle. Apparently it was usual for a husband to be to give his intended bride a small dagger as a gift before the wedding, this dagger is 8 1/2 inches long the blade being 5 inches small enough to be made for a woman. Google Cretan dagger. Of course I could be well off the mark but just a thought. On another note anybody know which type and how to treat bone that can be used for dagger/sword handles/hilts. Regards, Norman.

16th January 2008, 10:17 AM	#3
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	This is not a Cretan knife. Defently. I cannot say where it comes from but looks close but not exact to Bosnian knife IMHO.

16th January 2008, 01:02 PM	#4
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	Thanks, came with a Yataghan probably of Balkan origin so that would make some sense. Regards, Norman.

16th January 2008, 04:46 PM	#6
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,620	The fullering is characteristic for daggers from the town of Surmene in the Trabzon region in Turkey. If you search for Surmene in the forum, I am sure you will find a few threads with examples. Regards, Teodor

16th January 2008, 05:19 PM	#7
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	Thanks guys, the fullering similarities and overall appearance on knives in previous posts look pretty convincing, Surmene seems a good bet. Anybody got any suggestions regards date. Regards, Norman.

16th January 2008, 10:53 PM	#8
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,620	I am going to guess that it dates back to the early 20th century. Regards, Teodor