Poiniard? Stilleto? Naval dirk?

M ELEY · 4th October 2018, 05:08 AM

It is interesting that the hilt on this one is shaped similar to mine and made of horn. Also the similarity in the blade. This one shorter than mine at 16".

M ELEY · 4th October 2018, 05:12 AM

Rick, I think you hit it on the head! Here's another listed as 17th c. with an eerily similar hilt to mine!

Madnumforce · 4th October 2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by M ELEY

It is interesting that the hilt on this one is shaped similar to mine and made of horn. Also the similarity in the blade. This one shorter than mine at 16".

Well, it may not be very interesting, but judging from the stringy aspect of that horn and the deep, warm, chatoyant honey colour, I'd say it's likely some sort of sheep/ram horn.

4th October 2018, 05:08 AM	#1
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,184	Here's a French or Italian one from c.1550. It is interesting that the hilt on this one is shaped similar to mine and made of horn. Also the similarity in the blade. This one shorter than mine at 16". Attached Images

4th October 2018, 05:12 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,184	And another! Rick, I think you hit it on the head! Here's another listed as 17th c. with an eerily similar hilt to mine! Attached Images Last edited by M ELEY; 4th October 2018 at 06:15 AM.