Description:

Western Europe, Germany, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A lengthy iron knife blade with a thick tang known as a bauernwehr. This type of large knife may have been used for hunting or utilitarian purposes and usually contained a rivet known as a nagel. The nagel would out at a right angle to protect the user's hand. The tang features four rivet holes for attaching the nagal and the grip which would have been made of wood or antler. While not specifically for combat, the bauernwehr is certainly intimidating in its size and was also known as a famer's or peasant's sidearm. The surface is covered with a rich russet patina. Size: 14.75" L x 1" W (37.5 cm x 2.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000

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#160057

  • Condition: Surface pitting and nicks to blade. Chips on tang. Heavy patina!

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