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Tue 19 Jan, 2010 2:35 am
Can you identify this rusty old dagger?
I'm hoping one of the knowledgeable folks on this forum will be able to give me some pointers on the likely origin of this curved dagger of about 15 inches in length which was found in a field about 60 years ago. The dagger has a curved blade of fairly uniform thickness about 10 inches in length. The blade seems to have been been sharp on both sides.
The handle is made from a similar metal to the blade but seems to have some faint colouring in places. The most striking thing about the handle is its relatively small size - it is too small for my average-sized hand and seems to be out of proportion with the blade.
The total weight is 400g.
I apologise if I am using incorrect terminology - I am a beginner at this.
I have attached some images below and would appreciate any ideas you may have. Thanks.
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