Dagger for identification and discussion

Sajen · 10th June 2025, 08:57 AM

Thank you all for these very interesting thoughts. If I may summarize, the knife's handle shape and construction can be dated to at least the 17th century, possibly even the 16th. One theory is that it's a shortened blade, but I personally doubt that. Hence my previous question about possible comparison pieces. However, while the pieces shown have the same/similar handle shape and construction, the blade shape is different in all of them.
Again, thank you all for your thoughts and knowledge, my own knowledge in this area is very rudimentary.

Regards,
Detlef

10th June 2025, 08:57 AM	#12
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	Thank you all for these very interesting thoughts. If I may summarize, the knife's handle shape and construction can be dated to at least the 17th century, possibly even the 16th. One theory is that it's a shortened blade, but I personally doubt that. Hence my previous question about possible comparison pieces. However, while the pieces shown have the same/similar handle shape and construction, the blade shape is different in all of them. Again, thank you all for your thoughts and knowledge, my own knowledge in this area is very rudimentary. Regards, Detlef