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Craftsmanship => Hawks and Knives => Topic started by: Lonewolfe20 on February 05, 2018, 10:42:44 AM

Title: Dag knife measurements
Post by: Lonewolfe20 on February 05, 2018, 10:42:44 AM

I am trying to find measurements of what a dag knife would be
I've looked online and can't find any
Does anyone here have one that could help
Or could send me a pic of it with a tape measure besides it
I plan on trying to forge one next month.
Thanks everyone

Title: Re: Dag knife measurements
Post by: AxelP on February 05, 2018, 01:57:16 PM

What historical era are you aiming for?

I'd think 5-8 inches long for the blade length plus handle. I have seen pics of originals on auction sites that measure at 8" and then some smaller. They most probably varied quite a bit. Might be good to search for trade good lists for the era you are interested in.

K

Title: Re: Dag knife measurements
Post by: PetahW on February 05, 2018, 08:02:11 PM

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Original Dag Knife of Shawnee Chief Black Fish, Oklahoma

(https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/332341634902_/Original-Dag-Knife-of-Shawnee-Chief-Black-Fish.jpg)


Hudson's Bay Company Indian Dag Knife, beavertail style, Silver & Brass, ca. 1850

(http://ancientpoint.com/imgs/a/k/e/b/u/old_hudson__s_bay_company_indian_dag_knife_beavertail_style_silver__brass_1850_1_thumb2_lgw.jpg)

Title: Re: Dag knife measurements
Post by: Ohio Joe on February 05, 2018, 08:11:34 PM

Quote from: AxelP on February 05, 2018, 01:57:16 PM

What historical era are you aiming for?

I'd think 5-8 inches long for the blade length plus handle. I have seen pics of originals on auction sites that measure at 8" and then some smaller. They most probably varied quite a bit. Might be good to search for trade good lists for the era you are interested in.

K

I agree with AxelP, I expect they varied.

Did you search Hudson Bay Trade Knives and Green River Trade Knives?  :shake

You might check here;

https://www.ragweedforge.com/HistoricalKnifeCatalog.html