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 has a rivet known as a nagel. The nagel juts out at a right angle to protect the user's hand. The tang features four rivet holes for attaching a grip 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 of this example is covered with a rich russet patina. Size: 15.5" L x 1.375" W (39.4 cm x 3.5 cm)

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

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  • Condition: Nicks and chips to blade. Surface pitting. Rich patina and nagel intact!

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