Tribal dagger - any idea of origin, age , background?

louix · Today, 12:17 PM

This dagger was picked up many decades ago on an overseas trip through the middle-east by my parents (afghanistan?) (see photo's). I'm not sure of its precise origin however it looks tribal and I'm curious about an apparent star of david near the hilt (could be just a co-incidental tribal motif). The blade itself is old, there has been some more recent attempts to create a new handle and brass fittings. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas on age and origins of the dagger?

Norman McCormick · Today, 07:25 PM

Hi,
This dagger has been made out of a cut down, probably, British officers infantry sword. The 'Star of David' is in actual fact two triangles meant to represent strength re the swordsmithing process. Difficult to give you a time scale but at a guess late 19thC to early 20thC. The pattern down the blade is a further clue to the lineage of the dagger as most British Officers swords had some sort of decoration on the upper part of the blade.
Regards,
Norman.

Today, 12:17 PM	#1
louix Member Join Date: Feb 2026 Posts: 1	Tribal dagger - any idea of origin, age , background? This dagger was picked up many decades ago on an overseas trip through the middle-east by my parents (afghanistan?) (see photo's). I'm not sure of its precise origin however it looks tribal and I'm curious about an apparent star of david near the hilt (could be just a co-incidental tribal motif). The blade itself is old, there has been some more recent attempts to create a new handle and brass fittings. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas on age and origins of the dagger? Attached Images

Today, 07:25 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,655	Hi, This dagger has been made out of a cut down, probably, British officers infantry sword. The 'Star of David' is in actual fact two triangles meant to represent strength re the swordsmithing process. Difficult to give you a time scale but at a guess late 19thC to early 20thC. The pattern down the blade is a further clue to the lineage of the dagger as most British Officers swords had some sort of decoration on the upper part of the blade. Regards, Norman.