19th Century Bhutan dagger?

dennee · 4th January 2009, 01:48 AM

A couple of daggers made in Bhutan recently. The blades are springs but the hilts and scabbards are traditional.

And four daggers of various types and qualities, most 20th century: one with washo (grooves) on a laminated blade (plus a gilt pierced-iron pommel); one with a plain laminated blade; one with a monosteel fullered blade; and one with a doorknob shaped repousse sheet metal pommel and a fluted diamond-section blade.

Lew · 4th January 2009, 04:59 AM

Thanks guys

Hey it's not like I spent a lot on the dagger so I won't be disappointed I'm sure it still seems well made. I have an older one and will compare it when it arrives. The inside of the scabbard seems to have wear and some age to it and the width at the top edge seems thick so to me it won't be a thin sheet steel blade.

Lew

4th January 2009, 01:48 AM	#1
dennee Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 186	A couple of daggers made in Bhutan recently. The blades are springs but the hilts and scabbards are traditional. And four daggers of various types and qualities, most 20th century: one with washo (grooves) on a laminated blade (plus a gilt pierced-iron pommel); one with a plain laminated blade; one with a monosteel fullered blade; and one with a doorknob shaped repousse sheet metal pommel and a fluted diamond-section blade. Attached Images

4th January 2009, 04:59 AM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Thanks guys Hey it's not like I spent a lot on the dagger so I won't be disappointed I'm sure it still seems well made. I have an older one and will compare it when it arrives. The inside of the scabbard seems to have wear and some age to it and the width at the top edge seems thick so to me it won't be a thin sheet steel blade. Lew Attached Images