SDC Posted July 25, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 25, 2018 I know this is not an RH 36 but what is it? I dont have access to the reference he cites. Thanks https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362387540896 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted July 25, 2018 Share #2 Posted July 25, 2018 Appears to be made from a left over/cut down bayonet. I have one that is shorter but still exibits the fuller/groove from the bayonet.Mine came from a WW2 Marine who was stationed state side during the war. Never figured out if it was issue or something private purchase the company made from parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDC Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted July 25, 2018 Thats what I was thinking ... the tip is clearly that of an M1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedon Posted July 25, 2018 Share #4 Posted July 25, 2018 It is called a "Pal double edged dagger" in the price guide, page 33. Supposidly made from Model 1905 bayonets. I don't think it was an issue knife either. It comes in several blade lengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nifman Posted July 26, 2018 Share #5 Posted July 26, 2018 I have never seen one in person, but everything I have read says they are very rare and worth a lot of much more than a standard knife. The seller had it with a buy it now price and it was a lot but I could not find the listing to see what he wanted. I guess now we will find out how much it is worth. I had not heard they were made with a bayonet blade. It seems like at least one picture had the R36 on the blade. Dennis aka nifman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDC Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted July 26, 2018 Thanks gents, as always Ive learned some interesting info here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambo35 Posted July 27, 2018 Share #7 Posted July 27, 2018 I did not realize these existed. Making a good use out of the tips from the cut down 16 inch to 10 inch 1905E1 bayonets. An addition to the garden hoes made by AFH from the left over tips. Any other uses known? Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted July 27, 2018 Share #8 Posted July 27, 2018 wouldn't it take from 9 to 12 inches of bayonet material to form these blanks? I suppose a tang could be welded or brazed to a shorter blade to form a tang, but that doesn't seem like a good practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedon Posted August 11, 2018 Share #9 Posted August 11, 2018 One taken apart to solve the mystery. No evidence of welding. It looks like they were made from the solid tip of the bayonet, the fuller continues the entire length of the tang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SKIPH Posted August 11, 2018 Share #13 Posted August 11, 2018 Based upon what I see I agree that there is a really good chance these could have been made by PAL from left over blades, leather for handles, pommels, and guards from their wartime knife & bayonet production. Have never seen one before this thread. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankerman Posted August 13, 2018 Share #14 Posted August 13, 2018 those are really neat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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