Spanish Punal for a lady?

[Atlantia]

So you know I like these, well I couldn't resist this rather nice (if simple) little example.
I don't know a huge amount about them, apart from these seem to be described as 'type B' and this is very small.
I don't think the scabbard is original to it.
Could this have been for a lady?

[Battara]

It is Mediterranean Spanish.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Battara

It is Mediterranean Spanish.

Hi Battara,

Thanks, I know its Spanish, I have a bit of a weakness for this family of weapons. I've just never seen one of this type this size, and wondered if it was for a lady... possibly 'of the night'?

Best
Gene

[laEspadaAncha]

The only published reference I have for this form (which isn't saying much considering the diminutive size of my reference library) has one of these listed as a Spanish 19th C. naval dirk (which was the reason I purchased this book, as I have a couple myself). The examples I have range in size from one about the same size as your own to one that measures about 13" in overall length, with little variation in form...

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha

The only published reference I have for this form (which isn't saying much considering the diminutive size of my reference library) has one of these listed as a Spanish 19th C. naval dirk (which was the reason I purchased this book, as I have a couple myself). The examples I have range in size from one about the same size as your own to one that measures about 13" in overall length, with little variation in form...

Naval Dirk??
This must have been the 'cabin boys' then!!

I have a Type A of about 13-1/2 inches. I had one of this form a few years ago and sold it Always regretted it!
Anyway, haven't seen a nice condition one in ages, so was pleased to get this one.
I know its a plain one, but the condition is very good and its smaller than any I've encountered.
Do you think these small ones were for women?

[carlos]

Hello!!
This type of knife are very common from the city of Albacete and surronding aereas. You have a very beatiful example, congratulations!1
best regards
Carlos

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by carlos

Hello!!
This type of knife are very common from the city of Albacete and surronding aereas. You have a very beatiful example, congratulations!1
best regards
Carlos

Hi Carlos,
Thank you. I'm very pleased with it. I have a Large Albacete dagger of the single edged 'A' type.
Do you have a theory for the small size of this one?
Best
Gene

[laEspadaAncha]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Naval Dirk??
This must have been the 'cabin boys' then!!

Hi Gene,

While tangental to the discussion of this particular knife, I thought I'd include a photo of my own (smaller) example along with an even more diminutive navy knife. The Spanish dagger below is about the same size as your own (I'd estimate it's maybe 3/8 of an inch smaller in overall length). Next to it is a knife made under contract for the U.S. Navy in 1864-1865, which as you can see is significantly smaller than the Spanish dagger...



I'd say the moral is to never underestimate the utility of a knife of any size, whether on land or at sea!

[katana]

Hi Gene,
nice example....I hope you don't mind but the Naval issue knife posted by laEspadaAncha is very similar to a dagger I posted a while ago and would very much like his input on it. Would the dagger , link below, be a Naval issue laEspadaAncha ? Thanks for any info

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=antler


Regards David

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha

Hi Gene,

While tangental to the discussion of this particular knife, I thought I'd include a photo of my own (smaller) example along with an even more diminutive navy knife. The Spanish dagger below is about the same size as your own (I'd estimate it's maybe 3/8 of an inch smaller in overall length). Next to it is a knife made under contract for the U.S. Navy in 1864-1865, which as you can see is significantly smaller than the Spanish dagger...



I'd say the moral is to never underestimate the utility of a knife of any size, whether on land or at sea!

Hi laEspadaAncha,
The one like mine is lovely, nice scabbard too!!!
The other one is interesting, I've seen them and ignored them, thinking them mid 20thC belt knives What exactly was their function in the naval context?
Time for a reapraisal for me I think
Best
Gene