Marto - Antique effect Celtic Dagger - Dagger historical

Marto - Antique effect Celtic Dagger - Dagger historical

A peculiar characteristic of Celtic swords was the handle in the form of "X", otherwise known as anthropomorphic handle. The arms of the X constituted the lower limbs (wrapped around the "strength" of the blade) and higher than a human male whose head stood in the spot usually occupied by the knob. In the oldest specimens (sixth century BC), the anthropomorphic shape was very strong, with the "arms" of the man-handle raised in a praying position, almost forming a trident.

- 440 steel blade is dull
- Total length 44.5 cm
- Total length 30 cm
- Very good quality antiquing with the blade and the handle