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Just picked this one up, my first folding dagger. 7 1/2 closed.

Really nice looking knife.

Thanks! I’m really lucky to have gotten it. Always wanted one either French or English but never had a real chance at one till now

Is there a manufacturer's marking ?
Are fittings sterling silver ? If so are there French hallmarks that could be used to date ? Or is it only British silver that is so marked ?
Late 1800's ?
Excellent addition for any collection.
kj

Mr. 1882 that is a fine looking dagger. I'm curious about all of Rolands questions. Great pick up.

No marks or hallmarks anywhere on the knife. My guess is 1830-1860 according to the guy I got it from. But don’t know for sure. Blade locks up tight and appears close to full.

How do you ID it as "French" ? Does it speak to you in French ?
kj

The seller plus Mark Zalesky of knife world thinks it is.

I was hoping there were certain features you could describe that point to France rather than Britain (or Germany ?). I would like to learn about this style of knife and if it might come under the general heading of "Folding Dirk", etc., anything, as it is an area of knives i know nothing about.
Do the fittings look to be silver ?
kj

Awesome looking knife. Now I’ll have to keep my eyes open for a similar one. Great find !

Thanks, I hope you get one!