Dagger
About this object
Narrative
This type of knife typically has this form of blade with a flat groove down the middle, and the 'antennae'-like end. The narrow handle is wrapped to thicken it. Created from a larger blade.
Physical description
Y-shaped iron dagger with a thin wrapped handle. Dagger has a long tapered blade, which changes angles towards the tip, coming to a point. The back of the blade is flat. The narrow handle is wrapped with a thin strip of leather, and splits at the hilt creating the overall Y-shape.
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Date Acquired
17 May 2019
How Acquired
Donated
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Measurements
Overall: 33 cm x 7.1 cm x 1.5 cm
Object Number
3363/1