Dagger for identification and discussion

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Tordenskiold1721

I am keeping an open mind to the possibility that this is an accompanying dagger to an 16th century Langes Messer / Kriegsmesser.

Thank you! Your and Wayne's comment points me in the direction of "Bauerwehr", "Hauswehr" and "Rugger" as to which the knife under discussion can be named.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

There are different handle forms, I guess that you can date them by the form but need further research in this direction, but all have the so-called "Nagel" (nail), by my example formed in a small shell disc, which should prevent a slipping down from the hand to the edge. My example is rather short, these knives could be much longer.
See also here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=bauernwehr