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Pre-doors setup of Vitamins in Chambre69 as part of Stag & Dagger.
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Silver daggers dangle from the larger links in a silver figaro chain. Wear it as shown or turn it around and clasp it higher for a "Y" necklace. Or wrap it twice for a bracelet. Multi-functional jewelry! (D293)
Trying it for size... the mark at the front is an epoxy repair to a split in the timber that surfaced as I sanded down to profile...
This Postal Protection Leader's Dagger is in MINT condition. In fact, Postal Protection daggers have become extremely rare. This example is an early variety, having heavy nickel plated mounts, with fine, bright, nickel plated surfaces. Model 1939. The reverse ricasso is etched with the oval trademark of this firm. The ovals contain the firm’s name and location, Paul Weyersberg & Co. Solingen.
Grip: The grip is a beautiful ebony wood, which is bulbous in the center, and tapers at the upward and downward area, to make for a fine handhold. This grip is in mint condition, having no chips repairs or poblems. Applied to the center obverse area, is a nickel postal eagle. This eagle is open winged and looks to the viewer's left. Just above the wreath, the talons are retaining lightning bolts. There are three lightning bolt arrows on each side, just below the well detailed wings of the bird. Below the lightning bolts, is a wreath of oak leaves with a mobile swastika in the center. The pommel is in the shape of a derby cap, and it still retains good, rounded edges at the top and crisp edges on the equator like section that comes outward from the middle. The crossguard has excellent, handcut lines on both sides of the quillons with a separate medallion device mounted in the center. This rounded device features a black enamel swastika on both sides. The enameling is still there on both sides. Above the center block is the head of an eagle, which is always an interesting design, the way it is worked into this crossguard. The bird has hand cut eye and brow behind it, and its beak which juts outward at the left, is still nice and crisp. The quillons on the bottom portion are stamped, "DRP" and the accountabilty number "1013".
Blade: In fact, this blade has a needle like tip with all its crossgraining. The reverse ricasso is etched with the double ovals, which contain the producer's name and location, "PAUL WEYERSEBERG SOLINGEN". Inside is a downward pointing sword, with a wreath of wheat shafts. This trademark is very dark etched, indicating great preservation. A beautiful blade here, which has been protected by the in place black leather washer.
Scabbard: The scabbard shell is straight throughout. This shell could not be any nicer, having outstanding, original black paint. This paint is virtually 100%. This original paint also still has its factory luster. It is rare to see a dagger with a chain that would withstand all of this time, and also to have paint in this good condition. The scabbard mounts are the early solid nickel type, with excellent nickel plated surfaces. These mounts show only the most modest of wear, and are still in perfect condition throughout. The mounts are retained by headless, side screws which are all in place. The upper and center ramp are equipped with eyelets and carrying rings. Attached to the carrying rings, is a fine chain with snap clip. The snap clip has the built in patent on the reverse being, "DRGM". The chains have a series of round links, and there are nine ringlets at the top, and twelve ringlets at the bottom.
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65 ballock daggers, sometimes referred to as "kidney daggers", were found on the Mary Rose, all but one in association with human remains. Although the blades are usually lost, due to corrosion, all but one appears to have had a single-edged blade. The handles are mostly made of Boxwood, although other woods used include Ash, Maple and either Hawthorn or Rowan.
The example illustrated is still sheathed, and was found with several small "by-knives", stored in small pockets on the outside of the main sheath. This was not uncommon in those found on the Mary Rose.
Ballock daggers are common in this period of history, and were carried by civilians as well as the military. They are generally depicted as being worn on the right hip, the left being reserved for a larger, primary weapon such as a sword. They would almost certainly have been used for other purposes though.
Image @Mary Rose Trust
Another blade I have been working on. I made this one from L6 tool steel. Again very sharp rusts easy but is pretty hard and holds an edge. After heat treating I believe it has a hardness of RC 61. This blade is not yet finished, I am putting a brass hand guard on it, and still have some design work to do on the blade as is it is quit dangerous to the user with the cutting edge so close to your fingers. The paracord was just to see if I liked the look, I know horrible job on wrapping it, first attempt ever wrapping like that.
Having been indisposed today, I didn't expect to do any wildlife photography. Then my wife arrived with a half-eaten rose leaf with the culprit in place - a grey dagger larva. Sorry about the Formica background!
Paul Binns blade. This isn't meant to be Art, just an accurate depiction of what the thing looks like.
An Afghan ceremonial dagger that stepson Mike gave me for Christmas. This caused him a long delay and a missed flight as Customs didn't want to let him check it through. I don't know what strings he pulled but he's a pretty good wheeler dealer.
Right: Dagger with Hilt in the Form of a Nilgai (Blue Bull)
India, Mughal, 17th century
Carved nephrite, watered steel blade
Item number: 1985.58a, b
Left: Dagger
India, Mughal period, c. 1640
Carved nephrite, watered steel blade
Item number: 1982.321
Fort Bragg celebrates National Airborne Day Aug. 16, 2014, at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Members of the U.S. Army Parachute Team "Golden Knights" and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team "Black Daggers" jumped into the celebration to help celebrate our airborne heritage.
(U.S. Army photos by Adam Luther/Fort Bragg PAO)