Chinese dagger
length: 15 1/2"
Made in China for export circa late 1800's to early 1900's. Blade is decorative
only, but I'm sure you could put an eye out if you tried hard enough. Metal
hilt and metal scabbard. I found this in 1998 advertised as a "Gothic style
dagger knife w/shield", so let that be a lesson to you. Yes, this is a tourist
dagger, but it's a cool *antique* tourist dagger.
blade: 10 1/4"
blade width: 3/4" base
grip: 3 3/4"
guard: 2 3/4"
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