https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/templates/general_wide/img/logo.png https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/bronze-age/daggers-knives-rapiers-and-swords.html https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/bronze-age/daggers-knives-rapiers-and-swords/dagger-56912.html Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:49:04 GMT Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords  

Description:		A  cast copper-alloy dagger of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period. The dagger has a slightly tapered blade with a rounded point and a flared butt-end. The blade is of lenticular cross-section with a slight mid-rib and thinned edges. The butt-end, which would have been attached to a wood or bone handle, is now incomplete.  Cf. PAS: KENT-E34693, DENO-8FD7A7 and SUR-EA4308
Category:		Bronze Age, Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords
Category:		Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/bronze-age/daggers-knives-rapiers-and-swords/dirk-or-rapier-55576.html Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:52:13 GMT Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords  

Description:		A fragment of a Middle to Late Bronze Age dirk or rapier. The blade is rectangular in plan with a very slight taper at the lower end which terminates in an unequally sided blunt tip, (not necessarily the original tip). It has has a dark brown patina and there is possible evidence of a median rib on both sides. The terms 'dirk and rapier' are loosely applied as there are no satisfactory alternatives to distinguish ancient weapons from others of later periods.
Category:		Bronze Age, Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords
Category:		Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/bronze-age/daggers-knives-rapiers-and-swords/dagger-rapier-54442.html Wed, 15 May 2019 20:48:23 GMT Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords  

Description:		A copper-alloy dagger or rapier of the early Bronze Age period. Comprising a flat sub-triangular blade with a rounded butt and rectangular profile, the tip is missing. Hand tooled decoration consisting of multiple rows of punched dots in a zigzag pattern has been applied to both sides of the blade, much of which is still visible in the remaining patina.
Category:		Bronze Age, Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords
Category:		Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/bronze-age/daggers-knives-rapiers-and-swords/dirk-dagger-42513.html Sun, 01 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords  

Description:		The upper section of a Middle to Late Bronze Age Penard Phase dirk or dagger. The flared butt has two rivet holes for hafting the wood or bone handle. The blade (broken in antiquity) is tapered with a flat rib on each side, defined by a bevelled edge.
Category:		Bronze Age, Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords
Category:		Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/bronze-age/daggers-knives-rapiers-and-swords/dagger-24244.html Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords  

Description:		The cast copper-alloy blade of a Middle Bronze Age dagger. The blade is incomplete and broken into two parts. It has a single mid-rib along the full length, and three slight ridges along each side. The mid-rib is decorated overall with multiple indented dots, although those in the centre are somewhat worn and indistinct. Two broken rivet holes are visible at the butt of the blade.
Category:		Bronze Age, Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords
Category:		Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/bronze-age/daggers-knives-rapiers-and-swords/possible-rapier-fragment-29254.html Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords  

Description:		A fragment, possibly from a rapier of the Middle Bronze Age. The blade is trapezoidal in plan and the cross-section is an elongated lozenge form with old breaks at either end.
Category:		Bronze Age, Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords
Category:		Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/bronze-age/daggers-knives-rapiers-and-swords/dagger-fragment-46823.html Thu, 13 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords  

Description:		A copper-alloy Early Bronze Age 'Wessex Type' dagger fragment. The fragment is sub-rectangular in plan, elliptical in section. Each surface has a broad midrib flanked by incised grooves which diminish towards the point. Both ends along with the cutting edges of the blade are missing.
Category:		Bronze Age, Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords
Category:		Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/bronze-age/daggers-knives-rapiers-and-swords/sword-fragment-10224.html Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords  

Description:		A fragment from the hilt end of a Bronze-Age 'carp's tongue' sword. It is trapezoidal in plan and has a prominent midrib, which is oval in cross-section. Both ends have worn fracture surfaces.
Category:		Bronze Age, Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords
Category:		Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/bronze-age/daggers-knives-rapiers-and-swords/dirk-or-dagger-13849.html Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords  

Description:		A dirk or dagger of the Middle Bronze Age. The flared tang appears to have had two rivet holes for attaching the handle, but this area is damaged and severely corroded.
Category:		Bronze Age, Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords
Category:		Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/bronze-age/daggers-knives-rapiers-and-swords/sword-fragment-20969.html Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords  

Description:		A fragment of a Bronze Age sword hilt, which has broken across the first rivet hole. It is sub-rectangular in plan, with a flared terminal and flanged edges.
Category:		Bronze Age, Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords
Category:		Daggers, knives, rapiers and swords

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