Vendetta dagger new purchase.

[David R]

For some reason all the posts about these are on this Ethnographic page, even though they are French/Italian in origin. Browsing one of my regular online retail sites this piece came up at the right price, so I bought it, and it arrived a couple of days later. It has damage but the price reflected that so I am happy enough. Most of the pics are ones posted by the vendor, being better than what I take, and the last two are mine.

[Sajen]

Hello David,

It's an Corsican Vendetta dagger. Sadly it's missing the end cap at the handle, most probably from german silver. End 19th century. How long is it?
Attached are my three examples.

Regards,
Detlef

[Gonzoadler]

Hello,

nice piece, I like this Vendetta daggers. Here is one from my collection:

total length 24cm; without scabbard 23cm; blade 12,5cm

[fernando]

Modern ... 20th century ? .

[David R]

Originally Posted by fernando

Modern ... 20th century ? .

Which one, mine or the one just above posted by Gonzoadler?

[fernando]

Originally Posted by David R

Which one, mine or the one just above posted by Gonzoadler?

The one just posted by Gonzoadler ... i am afraid .

[David R]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello David,

It's an Corsican Vendetta dagger. Sadly it's missing the end cap at the handle, most probably from german silver. End 19th century. How long is it?
Attached are my three examples.

Regards,
Detlef

Hiya, it is a pity about the damage, but it came in at less than half what they normally go for, and it's fixable. I am thinking of using a junk coin for the end cap or something similar. Just over 23 cm long total, out of the scabbard.

They remind me very much of the "Sam Bell" dirks in the US.