Figural Dagger - Esmeralda?

spiral · 4th December 2007, 07:32 PM

I agree Katana figural daggers may have been made for varied purposes or used as such later in thier life. Same as many knives.

Some clearly have Satanic themes, others may or may not & some clearly dont. I have seen no evidence of these bieng ritual knives but dont say its impossible.

Many organsations , groups & indivduals, like particular knives for particular purposes after all.

The blade style is typical of French figural knives of the period, some of which have "satanic" themes & some of which dont. It does appear to have been cut out of an older blade though. This is also common of those with Satanic themes that often used blades from Napoleans Mamuluke daggers from about 1805? I seem to recall? Whether its common in French figural knives without "satanic" themes I dont know. But I rather suspect many of these were made by the same workshops of sculpters & old blades were available & perhaps saved employing a cutler with a forge? They were just, cut ground, drilled etc.

But that is just my conjecture.

Indeed Tim, I did enjoy that one while it was in my company.

Intrestingly I noticed "non knife" people particularily women found it fascinating. But then I guess most of them were artists.

Spiral

Tim Simmons · 4th December 2007, 07:37 PM

You can keep the knife I will stick with the fantasy

spiral · 4th December 2007, 07:43 PM

Reality is more fun though Tim.

spiral

Tim Simmons · 4th December 2007, 07:50 PM

Do not try and kid me you have one at home.

spiral · 4th December 2007, 07:57 PM

I wasnt Tim,

Not for the last 3 years, I do still luckily have those who visit though.

Spiral

Tim Simmons · 4th December 2007, 08:01 PM

You are a lucky B I'll tell your wife if you have one. Perhaps she knows

spiral · 4th December 2007, 08:06 PM

No Tim, that fell apart 3 years ago sadley. Study Yoga my friend, it introduces you to some good people you would like to spend time with along the way.

Spiral

4th December 2007, 07:32 PM	#1
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	I agree Katana figural daggers may have been made for varied purposes or used as such later in thier life. Same as many knives. Some clearly have Satanic themes, others may or may not & some clearly dont. I have seen no evidence of these bieng ritual knives but dont say its impossible. Many organsations , groups & indivduals, like particular knives for particular purposes after all. The blade style is typical of French figural knives of the period, some of which have "satanic" themes & some of which dont. It does appear to have been cut out of an older blade though. This is also common of those with Satanic themes that often used blades from Napoleans Mamuluke daggers from about 1805? I seem to recall? Whether its common in French figural knives without "satanic" themes I dont know. But I rather suspect many of these were made by the same workshops of sculpters & old blades were available & perhaps saved employing a cutler with a forge? They were just, cut ground, drilled etc. But that is just my conjecture. Indeed Tim, I did enjoy that one while it was in my company. Intrestingly I noticed "non knife" people particularily women found it fascinating. But then I guess most of them were artists. Spiral

4th December 2007, 07:37 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,922	You can keep the knife I will stick with the fantasy

4th December 2007, 07:43 PM	#3
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Reality is more fun though Tim. spiral

4th December 2007, 07:50 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,922	Do not try and kid me you have one at home.

4th December 2007, 07:57 PM	#5
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	I wasnt Tim, Not for the last 3 years, I do still luckily have those who visit though. Spiral

4th December 2007, 08:01 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,922	You are a lucky B I'll tell your wife if you have one. Perhaps she knows

4th December 2007, 08:06 PM	#7
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	No Tim, that fell apart 3 years ago sadley. Study Yoga my friend, it introduces you to some good people you would like to spend time with along the way. Spiral