noworky Posted July 11, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 11, 2008 Here is another knot that I have had for quite a while.I would like any ideas on where it might be from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIl Sanow Posted July 11, 2008 Share #2 Posted July 11, 2008 I would suggest it is an officer's (i.e. private purchase) field saber knot. These came in numerous styles -- consult the miliary outfitter catalogs of the time. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted July 11, 2008 Share #3 Posted July 11, 2008 I agree that this is another generic private purchase knot. These can be seen in the South American swords catalogs from Eickhorn between the wars as well as in US military supply catalogs. This one seems to be a quality manufactured knot with good leather. It could have been worn on the US 1902 Officer sword (or a variety of other swords). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted July 11, 2008 Share #4 Posted July 11, 2008 I'll go out on a limb and voice my doubt that it's US. Those I've seen on M1902s and in period catalogues all lack the "elongated" end below the tassel carving that this example shows. Also, none have had the stitching on the straps. Those that had anything other than plain straps just had border line pressing. The tassel on this knot resembles one in a pic I have of an Argentine saber. I'll try to post the pic tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted July 11, 2008 Share #5 Posted July 11, 2008 Here's that pic...this Argentine knot seems very close to me in construction method... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noworky Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted July 12, 2008 Here is a picture of the end of the knot, seems to be well made with very supple leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted July 12, 2008 Share #7 Posted July 12, 2008 Just to confuse it a little more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noworky Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted July 12, 2008 very, very nice and I'm confused! Should just stick with the knots I know and they happen to be the pricey ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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