Knife, unknown history

Ninja · 5th August 2014, 07:57 PM

Hello everyone
Anyone here who can tell me something about this knife. Age and origin etc.
The handle is made of bronze with a wood core.
Its total 16,5cm long.
It has very likely been in the ground a long time.
Bought at a flea market in Sweden with no known origin.

Timo Nieminen · 5th August 2014, 10:44 PM

I looked at the photos and my first thought was "Scandinavian". Then I read the text - bought in Sweden. Is there any reason to think it isn't Swedish in origin?

Sajen · 5th August 2014, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timo Nieminen

I looked at the photos and my first thought was "Scandinavian". Then I read the text - bought in Sweden. Is there any reason to think it isn't Swedish in origin?

Agree complete with Timo!

Ian · 5th August 2014, 11:41 PM

Agree with earlier commenters. Probably Swedish. The overall shape is reminiscent of a puuko.

Ian.

Ninja · 6th August 2014, 07:18 PM

Thanks for quick reply.

That's about what I thought.
The knife is very similar to a classic Mora, but I have never seen a Nordic knife with this construction of the shaft.
I have seen similar spiral pattern in Finnish knives. (whit brass thread)
And i have seen similar shaft windings on rapiers from somewhere around 1700 century.
What do you think about age?

Rich · 6th August 2014, 09:46 PM

You can probably find more info on Per's site. He's the man
on Scandinavian knives.

http://translate.google.com/translat...istory_state0=

Rich S

Ninja · 16th September 2014, 05:32 PM

I have found the answer

The knife has been manufactured from the grip of a Russian saber (don't know the English name of "huggare"), probably taken from the Russians at the war between 1780 to 1800.
Here is a picture of it, 4 from top.
http://www.tjelvar.se/gnb/gnb-62.htm

Shakethetrees · 16th September 2014, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja

I have found the answer

The knife has been manufactured from the grip of a Russian saber (don't know the English name of "huggare"), probably taken from the Russians at the war between 1780 to 1800.
Here is a picture of it, 4 from top.
http://www.tjelvar.se/gnb/gnb-62.htm

I would venture a guess that "huggare" translates as "hanger", based on the form and blade length.

Ninja · 17th September 2014, 06:33 AM

Yes, that's the word i was missing. Thank you

5th August 2014, 07:57 PM	#1
Ninja Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11	Knife, unknown history Hello everyone Anyone here who can tell me something about this knife. Age and origin etc. The handle is made of bronze with a wood core. Its total 16,5cm long. It has very likely been in the ground a long time. Bought at a flea market in Sweden with no known origin. Attached Images

6th August 2014, 07:18 PM	#5
Ninja Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11	Thanks for quick reply. That's about what I thought. The knife is very similar to a classic Mora, but I have never seen a Nordic knife with this construction of the shaft. I have seen similar spiral pattern in Finnish knives. (whit brass thread) And i have seen similar shaft windings on rapiers from somewhere around 1700 century. What do you think about age? Attached Images

5th August 2014, 10:44 PM	#2
Timo Nieminen Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 422	I looked at the photos and my first thought was "Scandinavian". Then I read the text - bought in Sweden. Is there any reason to think it isn't Swedish in origin?

5th August 2014, 11:41 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Agree with earlier commenters. Probably Swedish. The overall shape is reminiscent of a puuko. Ian.

6th August 2014, 09:46 PM	#6
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	You can probably find more info on Per's site. He's the man on Scandinavian knives. http://translate.google.com/translat...istory_state0= Rich S

16th September 2014, 05:32 PM	#7
Ninja Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11	I have found the answer The knife has been manufactured from the grip of a Russian saber (don't know the English name of "huggare"), probably taken from the Russians at the war between 1780 to 1800. Here is a picture of it, 4 from top. http://www.tjelvar.se/gnb/gnb-62.htm

17th September 2014, 06:33 AM	#9
Ninja Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11	Yes, that's the word i was missing. Thank you