Show us your daggers
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All right. I promised a couple things at the beginning of the thread, can't have anyone call Bravo Sierra on me!
Here's a Boker Swiss Baselard.
I had no idea they got so valuable. I have carried it, though I didn't exactly baton firewood with it.
Though Swiss, they go back to a Viking design. I've heard a few things.
The handle is cherry. Wanted to know the handling characteristics of such.
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Here's a Boker Swiss Baselard.
I had no idea they got so valuable. I have carried it, though I didn't exactly baton firewood with it.
Though Swiss, they go back to a Viking design. I've heard a few things.
The handle is cherry. Wanted to know the handling characteristics of such.
Swiss Dagger
The Swiss Dagger was a common weapon of the Swiss pikemen in the 15th and 16th century, which often had a middle position between dagger and sword due to its blade length. The dagger, also known as Baselard, was usually not issued as...
www.bokerusa.com
Baselard - Wikipedia
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Now, a $15 knife! 
The "Klenk Murder Knife" is a wallboard knife used by professionals.
Made in Taiwan, they are actually very very good bugout bag knives. Found on Amazon for $15-20.
No murder is involved. The nickname comes from an old friend in BF (another forum) who used these at work to tear out insulation and wallboard. His coworker was afraid of them or something. To me, two edges are simply practical. People see weapons where there are not - and sometimes fail to see weapons, conversely. Intent is everything. However.
There are two styles; one with plain wood handles and this one with rubber/poly. The wood one(s) are lost in various bags! but this one was handy. They are cheap enough to dull/break and toss!
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The "Klenk Murder Knife" is a wallboard knife used by professionals.
Made in Taiwan, they are actually very very good bugout bag knives. Found on Amazon for $15-20.
No murder is involved. The nickname comes from an old friend in BF (another forum) who used these at work to tear out insulation and wallboard. His coworker was afraid of them or something. To me, two edges are simply practical. People see weapons where there are not - and sometimes fail to see weapons, conversely. Intent is everything. However.
There are two styles; one with plain wood handles and this one with rubber/poly. The wood one(s) are lost in various bags! but this one was handy. They are cheap enough to dull/break and toss!
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Lastly, another Boker, believe it or not.
M3 is a WWII knife that only lasted a year. Has an interesting story, it morphed into a family of bayonets. I do prefer KaBars but wanted one of these as well.
en.wikipedia.org
This Boker came with a heavy GI-style sheath; I got this one elsewhere ... more authentic/preferred. Boker actually did make 31,300 of these during the war.
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M3 is a WWII knife that only lasted a year. Has an interesting story, it morphed into a family of bayonets. I do prefer KaBars but wanted one of these as well.
M3 trench knife - Wikipedia
This Boker came with a heavy GI-style sheath; I got this one elsewhere ... more authentic/preferred. Boker actually did make 31,300 of these during the war.
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All right. I promised a couple things at the beginning of the thread, can't have anyone call Bravo Sierra on me!
Here's a Boker Swiss Baselard.
I had no idea they got so valuable. I have carried it, though I didn't exactly baton firewood with it.
Though Swiss, they go back to a Viking design. I've heard a few things.
The handle is cherry. Wanted to know the handling characteristics of such.
Swiss Dagger
The Swiss Dagger was a common weapon of the Swiss pikemen in the 15th and 16th century, which often had a middle position between dagger and sword due to its blade length. The dagger, also known as Baselard, was usually not issued as...
Baselard - Wikipedia
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Thats nice!
If you've sharpened it, you did a fantastic job.
Is that a full tang knife? I like the serrations. I bet they cut rope really well.
Oh heck no. That's the Boker factory edge.
The wood-handle Klenk knives are visibly full tang. This one, I believe so ...
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I thought so. The point is perfect. I'd really need to concentrate to keep it that even on a stone.
Hmmm. $16!
Klenk Tools DA71000 Dual Duct / Insulation Knife - Rosewood Handle, includes nylon Ripstop sheath. *********** Best Seller ********** - https://www.ironworkerstool.com/product-p/klenk%20da71000.htm
Well it’s double edged so I think it counts, Randall Model 1-7 with handmade high ride sheath.
The complete ensemble could be german WWI as there where a lot of issued and private purchase trench knives put into service. Not even a hunting style knife (Nicker, Hirschfänger) is that uncommon. A metal scabbard - if not retrofitted - should be a sign of being officialy issued.
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A Randall is welcome at every party!
Someday I'll find a Randall Astro at an estate sale ...
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What make is that, Chopper?
What make is that,
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Ah yeah. Mine is the same. The knurling on your handle is more like the early ones with the s guard. Thought it might be Wilkinson Sword.
I wish it was a Wilkinson Sword! Well done with the 'Chopper' only two of you have picked it up, both from down under. Fair dinkum!
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I could tell by the ears.
!I think the best ones made today are by Mcdonald Armouries in Edinburgh. If you haven't seen them check out their website some really cool stuff!
Well...as long as the Randall gang got an invite:
and a Kershaw for good measure
and a Kershaw for good measure
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