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Kamil · 22nd December 2004, 11:19 PM

I've had a feeling that I saw something similar, and here it is:
http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000809.html
Both pieces share a common type of pommel (and of the hilt, in a way) that slightly resembles that of a gladius. Maybe this type of daggers originated from an area closer to ancient Roman military camps where Roman weapons could have been seen by manufacturers?

22nd December 2004, 11:19 PM	#8
Kamil Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poland, Warsaw Posts: 33	I've had a feeling that I saw something similar, and here it is: http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000809.html Both pieces share a common type of pommel (and of the hilt, in a way) that slightly resembles that of a gladius. Maybe this type of daggers originated from an area closer to ancient Roman military camps where Roman weapons could have been seen by manufacturers?