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Help identifying a Dagger
Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2024 4:53 pm
by LostandFound
Can someone help me identify this dagger? An internet search has it most closely related to Solingen, but I don't see any markings that can verify that. It is also missing a gold/copper colored crest inlay on the back.
Re: Help identifying a Dagger
Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2024 5:45 pm
by Madmarco
I don't know anything about your dagger, L&F, other than how cool it is!
I'd also like to
you to AAPK!
Don't be discouraged, there are likely folks who do know about your knife, so be patient
and wait for them to view this thread. That's a great knife you have there!
Re: Help identifying a Dagger
Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2024 10:15 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
Could it possibly be a letter opener?
Re: Help identifying a Dagger
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 2:08 am
by Madmarco
That possibility crossed my mind too,
Skip, but then came to think it might be a bit heavy, not that letter openers have weight limits, but more like they are traditionally light in weight and easy to use.
Re: Help identifying a Dagger
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 2:34 am
by Railsplitter
Whatever it is, it’s pretty dang awesome.
Re: Help identifying a Dagger
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 10:09 pm
by herbva
Looks like a very cool letter opener to me.
Re: Help identifying a Dagger
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 8:50 pm
by Walleye
The handle appears to be cast pewter or some other material that was then treated to look like cast pewter.
While it may have been made in Europe, I’m more inclined to think it would have been made in Asia, likely within the last 40-50 years. If it’s any older than that, I’d be surprised.
Letter opener or not, the overall appearance of it (especially the knight head in the guard) gives off a theatrical or “wall-hanger” vibe.