Chilanum & destiny

[Andy Davis]

In the Summer, I went to London and following useful directions went to Portabello Road market. Here I found a certain Liverpool accented dealer! whose stock I inspected with interest. Out of all his junk...i mean wonderful stock, I found a excellent dagger. Rusty to the extream but all there....then! A certain individual, from this very site (who will remain nameless!) phones me up. Being polite, I put down the knife and go outside the shed... I mean shop! And have a long conversation. When I go back into the shop/shed, can I find the knife again...can i ****!
Skip on 6 months and the Leeds militaria fair, rummaging through a box of junk, from the same dealer. What do I find!!! My knife ha ha! Destiny held it in store for me.
OK, short story made rather long, here it is, now cleaned up. 30cm long, bone handle and I like it! But is chilanum the right description?
Region and era appreciated, from those with the knowldege.
Cheers
Andy