XVI th century dagger ?

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

I'd have thought it was 17thC, but that's just my guess...

Oh, it sure is an early piece; and modified in the period ... perhaps from a broken blade, to be used as a belt weapon/tool by the the local (or) field smith.

Originally Posted by Atlantia

... Obviously your's had a knuckle bow.

Are you referring to that spot in the pommel ? No too low for a knuckle guard fixation ?
Perhaps Jean-Luc can tell us if it really is a hole for a bar penetration ...