"A Strong Vietnamese Dagger - Vietnam, Tonkin, Southern China, 19th Century"
A Strong Vietnamese Dagger - Vietnam, Tonkin, Southern China, 19th CenturyDagger characteristic of Northern Vietnam and Southern China in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Often attributed to pirates called Black Flags, generally composed of irregular Chinese troops fighting against the French territorial advance in the late 19th century. Strong single-edged blade. Fluted wooden handle and faceted bronze or brass pommel. Thick leather scabbard. Oxidation to the steel of the blade. The fuse has a slight play. Length 41.5cmLength without scabbard 40.5cmBlade length 29cmWeight 680grWeight without scabbard 600gr 
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