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This small knife is just one of a large assortment carried by village tribesmen around the Malay Straits area. Most likely used for skinning the kill after a day's hunting or, if pressed, in self-defence.
Weapon No 334
German (Nazi) Dagger
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A dress dagger worn by a German Fireman on ceremonial occasions.
Weapon No 335
Dirk Type Knife (Home-made)
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A home-made knife using the blade of the bayonet Pattern 1888. The cross-piece,
pommel and hilt have been made of brass and bear no resemblance to the
original. The Pattern 1888 bayonet was officially adopted for use with
the
Weapon No 336
Small Kriss
A knife of Malaysian origin.
Weapon No 338
Knife Commando
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Used by the Commando units of the Army and Royal Marines during World War 2. It is still in use by the Royal Marine Commandos.
Weapon No 339
Officers' Dress Dagger, German Army (Nazi)
This Dress Dagger was worn by all German Army Officers above the rank of Fahrich (2Lt). The cord and tassel are rigged on this side arm as per Dress Regulations and the officers' pattern were always of silver cord. The designation for this cord and tassel was 'Portepee', with the colour and material of the Portepee varying according to rank.
Weapon No 340
Kitar (Double Bladed) Fist Knife
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Generally accepted as being of Indian origin, used mainly by the Punjabis in about 13th to 14th Century. Similar knives may be seen in Robert the Bruce's cave in Dumfries where it is claimed they are of Scottish origin.
Weapon No 341
Kitar (Single Bladed) Fist Knife
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Similar to Weapon No 340.
Weapon No 342
Pakistan Dagger
This dagger may well be associated with Weapon No 321.
Weapon No 343
Crude Native Knife
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Another small native knife and, like Weapon No 333, used for skinning or even self-defence.
Weapon No 396
Russian Dagger with Scabbard
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Presented by Brigadier H R Howard CBE, who acquired it from a White Russian at Sebastopol while serving with the British Military Mission to South Russia.
Weapon No 402
Burmese Dah (Long)
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This knife (Dah) of Burmese origin was donated by
Weapon No 403
Burmese Dah (Short)
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Detail as for Weapon No 402.
Weapon No 407
African Tribal Throwing Knife
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This knife was donated by WO1 C F W Luger.
Weapon No 434
Scottish Skean-Dhu
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A small Scottish hunting knife, probably first used to skin game.
Weapon No 435
Commando Knife and Scabbard
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A standard issue Royal Marine Commando knife and scabbard used during World War 2 and still in service.