Small collection of Albacete daggers

[corrado26]

I have this small collection of daggers/knifes made at Albacete in Spain. Two of them have cut-outs on their blades, one with a brass inlay. Is anybody here able to tell me what this brass inlay is made for?
Thanks
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[Norman McCormick]

Hi,
No definitive answer as far as I'm aware, probably just a decorative touch. here's mine for comparison.
Regards,
Norman.

[corrado26]

Thanks for showing your Albacete dagger whose blade is obviously nearly the same then the blade of mine.
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[mariusgmioc]

Judging by the shape of the hilt, they could very well serve as plug-in bayonets.

With respect to the brass inlay, it is purely decorative... I assume.

[fernando]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Judging by the shape of the hilt, they could very well serve as plug-in bayonets...

No Sir,

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...3&postcount=10

[fernando]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

... With respect to the brass inlay, it is purely decorative... I assume.

So it seems ...
This part is called lengueta; it has been subject of various legends, like its purpose being to let in air in the wound or for anointing it with poision; but it is no more than an adornment.

(Forum Armas Blancas)
"El hueco en la hoja con lengueta de latón, se ha prestado a muchas leyendas urbanas. "Entrar aire en la herida" "untar veneno en la lengueta". Se trata simple y llanamente de un adorno".

[corrado26]

Very good information, Fernando, thanks a lot.
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