Stiletto Dagger

[Lennon]

I'm yet another noob needing advice from some of you more knowledgeable folks. My main question... is this junk or possibly valuable? I am unable to find anyone in my area that knows anything about it. I unearthed this dagger about a quarter of a mile off of the Holston River in Hickory Tree TN (part of Bluff City TN). This area has heavy ties to the Civil war and the Cherokee Indians but neither of those relate directly to a dagger of this sort. The dagger measures 13" and has no visible markings. If you have any info to share or recommendations of other places to post please let me know. Thank You very much.

 

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[parsonwalker]

I suppose I wasn't very detailed in the OP. It is for sure squared at the top..(pic of Google image just for reference). It seems to lose its square shape and becomes cone shaped just over 2 inches down (but less than half of the total length). However, It IS possible that it remains square throughout. The excessive rust build may hinder the true shape of the "blade/shaft" as it narrows to a point. A good point was made about the guards being tilted back (I assume, to deflect a blade). It makes me believe that Matt's prognosis of a sharpener may be correct. I am in hopes that the squared edge continues further and your perception holds true. Not many intriguing stories about a carving knife sharpener that I'm aware of. I've built my electrolysis set up and will start that process tomorrow (first timer so fingers are crossed). Thank You parsonwalker for the input.View attachment 1450583

Well we should know more pretty soon then! looking forward to seeing what you have . . .

 

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[cw0909]

looking forward to seeing it cleaned, and hope its more than a knife sharpening steel