Sudan Dagger ?

Warren McQ · 6th June 2009, 08:15 PM

Well, This finally arrived after being shipped to Israel by mistake . It almost made it back to where it was born

I've done some light cleaning and added some pics that Lew asked for.
If you have an idea of the age of this knife I'd be eternally grateful.
Thanks Much,
Warren in (HOT) Arizona

Emanuel · 6th June 2009, 10:00 PM

That's a sexy blade Warren

Early 1900s seems plausible.

Warren McQ · 7th June 2009, 12:59 AM

Thanks Very Much, I wasn't disappointed at all when I finally had it in my hands.
The only thing I could wish for would have been it being signed like yours.
The workmanship on these knives is incredible.
I have some beautifully forged Kukries from the same era and they are not as well executed as this knife.
I can't wait to find some more of these knives.

Warren in Arizona

Lew · 7th June 2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manolo

That's a sexy blade Warren

Early 1900s seems plausible.

Manolo

The hilt doesn't have a smooth patina file marks still evident on the wood probably 1940s era. Still an excellent example .

Congrats

Warren McQ · 7th June 2009, 06:38 PM

Thanks Lew,
Could you tell me the specific points to look for in an old knife of this type ??
I really do want to give some of these knives a good home and I'd like to be able to tell my Great Grand Children just what they are inheriting

Thanks Again,
Warren in Arizona

Lew · 7th June 2009, 10:12 PM

Warren

Patina overall quality,scabbard constuction/style and materials. Below are a grouping from my collection. Second from left,center and second from right are 1930s-40s. 19th century daggers usually have heavier better quality silver or some have small coins (PIASTRES) at the end of the pommel. Also many old ones are marked with a date most from 1890-1900.

Warren McQ · 7th June 2009, 11:57 PM

Thanks Lew for sharing some of your collection with us.

Those are some awesome knives, almost drooled on my keyboard looking at them................
I'll be looking to acquire some more of these knives as long as my play money holds out.

Warren in Arizona

Rick · 8th June 2009, 12:50 AM

Heck Warren , I go through about 5 keyboards a year on this site .

6th June 2009, 08:15 PM	#1
Warren McQ Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40	Well, This finally arrived after being shipped to Israel by mistake . It almost made it back to where it was born I've done some light cleaning and added some pics that Lew asked for. If you have an idea of the age of this knife I'd be eternally grateful. Thanks Much, Warren in (HOT) Arizona Attached Images

7th June 2009, 10:12 PM	#6
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Warren Patina overall quality,scabbard constuction/style and materials. Below are a grouping from my collection. Second from left,center and second from right are 1930s-40s. 19th century daggers usually have heavier better quality silver or some have small coins (PIASTRES) at the end of the pommel. Also many old ones are marked with a date most from 1890-1900. Attached Images Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 7th June 2009 at 10:26 PM.

6th June 2009, 10:00 PM	#2
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	That's a sexy blade Warren Early 1900s seems plausible.

7th June 2009, 12:59 AM	#3
Warren McQ Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40	Thanks Very Much, I wasn't disappointed at all when I finally had it in my hands. The only thing I could wish for would have been it being signed like yours. The workmanship on these knives is incredible. I have some beautifully forged Kukries from the same era and they are not as well executed as this knife. I can't wait to find some more of these knives. Warren in Arizona

7th June 2009, 06:38 PM	#5
Warren McQ Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40	Thanks Lew, Could you tell me the specific points to look for in an old knife of this type ?? I really do want to give some of these knives a good home and I'd like to be able to tell my Great Grand Children just what they are inheriting Thanks Again, Warren in Arizona

7th June 2009, 11:57 PM	#7
Warren McQ Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40	Thanks Lew for sharing some of your collection with us. Those are some awesome knives, almost drooled on my keyboard looking at them................ I'll be looking to acquire some more of these knives as long as my play money holds out. Warren in Arizona

8th June 2009, 12:50 AM	#8
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,288	Heck Warren , I go through about 5 keyboards a year on this site .