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I would like to have opinion about this dagger . It look like to be from the XVI Century but I 'm not expert in those weapons..
I seems it could be used as a tool to repair armor or flintlock because of the small hammer and a kind of screwdriver you could see each side from the guard. What do you think about this explanation ? I hope that somebody already seen similar dagger. Any comment will be welcome. Cerjak |
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Hi Cerjak,
It seems to have began life as a rapier and been modified to a dagger. Interesting piece, I agree about the tool mod's on the guard. Almost like a modern survival knife! |
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Many Thank for your comment . Do you think it could be from the16 th century ? Kind regards Cerjak |
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I've been thinking about the 'turnscrew' and 'hammer' and I wondered if it might be for maintaining a musket? It's a very interesting item. I am suprised there hasn't been more comments. Something of the rapier family. Google some images and you can see the various elements represented. I haven't found them all in one but there are so many variations. I'd guess some transitional rapier. Obviously your's had a knuckle bow. |
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(The plug bayonet by R. D. C. Evans) . |
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Perhaps Jean-Luc can tell us if it really is a hole for a bar penetration ... |
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Hi Nando, There is a hole in the pommel which I can't see being for anything but a bar/knuckle-bow. The position is OK, not too low. |
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I 'm agree the idea that it was a rapier as previously said by Atlantia The dagger should be with me for the end of this week I Hope WEe never know with the post office( isn't it Fernando) ![]() So ASAP I will post new pics . Regards Jean-Luc |
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