British or American Dirk

Will M · 17th February 2015, 10:34 PM

I'm not saying that this isn't a dirk but it may be a civilian dagger or letter opener. Letters were very important back in the day.
This category along with axes sellers tend to label them all as military edged weapons. How many axes have you seen that are just tools but listed as boarding axe etc.
Early magazines picture all sorts of knives, daggers, pistols for dogs in their adverts. I would look there if you have access to some.

17th February 2015, 10:34 PM	#11
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 394	I'm not saying that this isn't a dirk but it may be a civilian dagger or letter opener. Letters were very important back in the day. This category along with axes sellers tend to label them all as military edged weapons. How many axes have you seen that are just tools but listed as boarding axe etc. Early magazines picture all sorts of knives, daggers, pistols for dogs in their adverts. I would look there if you have access to some.