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Old 12th December 2009, 11:04 PM   #14
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My guess for the blade and I concur with late 19th century and into the 20th century for origin of make up.

http://www.arms2armor.com/Swords/fren1887iof.htm

Continental as well, my thinking but the styles easily travel and get absorbed in other cultures.

The T shape Gras bayonet blades are spine to edge, whereas the Epee blade linked is side to side, as is this dagger.

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One viewer read my modern hafted poinard as a sai An 18th century blade on this one with quite modern parts, overall.
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