Wavy dagger
 

Hi,
34 cm. Any thought about the origin?

As no one else has commented...I don't really know where the knife is from, but its an intriguing piece. The blade looks Indian in form, as found on a "bichwa" dagger. The rest maybe European in inspiration, so perhaps a cross-cultural type piece. Great form, I like it !

Thanks Colin for your opinion.

I just found this knife on the net, simular blade, simular guard, different handle.
"Couteau d'esprit indonesien à lame dans le goût des kriss, poignée en bois" 33 cm

Unusual dagger! Never have seen something similar but by the look to the handle I would say that it have an Indonesian touch. :shrug:

Regards,
Detlef

Makara pommel
 

The shape of the pommel is reminiscent of the "makara" motif found on Mysore edged weapons. See photos attached for an example.

"Traditionally, a makara is considered to be an aquatic creature, and some traditional accounts identify it with crocodile, whereas some other accounts identify it with dolphin. Still others portray it as a fish body with an elephant's head. The tradition identifies the makar with water, the source of all existence and fertility. In astronomy, it is the sign of capricorn, one of the twelve symbols of the Zodiac. In Indian art, the makara finds expression in the form of motifs, and has been so portrayed in different styles both on Buddhist monuments and on royal thrones"

(Sorry, can't remember source of quote!)

Dave A.