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This is a wicked looking device. I will say that ice climbers are totally bad ass! Every tool they use in climbing is pointy and sharp! This may be a earlier version of the Salewa Eisstichel (Ice Dagger). This item is unmarked with no manufacturers marks. Overall length 8" |
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Salewa Eisstichel
Shown in the 1969 and 1975 Hei-Ha Katalog as product #322. Handle end of dagger is flanged. 
1969 Hei-Ha katalog
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1975 Hei-Ha katalog
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Eiger 1970 catalog
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ASMU ice piton dagger with leather handle. Shown in the 1964 and 1967 Sporthaus Schuster catalogs as ASMU Eisstichel. The logo stamp does not have the mountain scene within it. Donated by Matthias Hofle.
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Stubai ice dagger c.1969
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Summit magazine November 1965, showing a experimental ice dagger