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Internet Sword Collectors Association
Collectors Alert!
Correction! This was originally incorrectly listed on this page as a Mexican knife. The member who reported it has corrected me and stated that it was marked "India". In any case it is modern and is not known to be a naval dirk.
A Indian knife has been coming up in the online auctions that resembles a 1800's period Naval dirk. At first glance it fooled me. I asked around and a fellow collecter has seen several up close, and states that some are marked "India". They have a curved blade with a false edge The mounts are brass. They have an eaglehead pommel, a simple crossguard with two acorn quillons, and a smooth bone grip. The pommel is attached with a capstan nut. Note that the chain is a modern style. The scabbard is leather and brass. These knives are modern and are not Naval dirks.
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