WW2 era theater-made fighting dagger, European rapier blade, stag handle rare

  
Original WW2 era (and certainly one of a kind) fighting dagger made from an old European rapier. This so-called "theater knife" was expertly made from a vintage rapier and whatever else was available.

A beefy split-stag and brass guard handle has a great grip; the pommel is decorated with a hand-cut bronze flower-shaped butt cap. The guard is a re-worked original rapier handguard cut into a half-moon shape. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. The blade is a sharpened on one side; the tip is intact. The quality of work is excellent; all parts have a perfect fit.

The dagger is about 13-3/8" /34 cm overall; the blade is about 8-3/4" /22.2 cm; the blade is very sharp still; the tip is intact. An old stag has a nice amber shade to it; no chips or repairs. WW2 era "theater-made" fighting dagger, European rapier blade, stag handle; rare.

Original WW2 era (and certainly one of a kind) fighting dagger made from what looks like a much older European rapier. This so-called "theater knife" was expertly made by an unknown soldier or a sailor from a vintage rapier and whatever else was available at hand. A beefy split-stag and brass guard handle has a very positive grip; the pommel is decorated with a hand-cut bronze flower-shaped butt cap.

The guard looks like a re-worked original rapier handguard cut into a half-moon shape. The quality of work is excellent; all parts have a perfect fit with no play whatsoever - this dagger was definitely made by a very skilled and talented knifemaker.

The dagger is about 13-3/8" / 34 cm overall; the blade is about 8-3/4" / 22.2 cm; the blade is very sharp still; the tip is intact. The scabbard did not survive. The knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way; it's in 100% original "as made" condition; these are the actual photos. Buyers must be over 18 years of age.

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