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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?
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Hi,
No definitive answer as far as I'm aware, probably just a decorative touch. here's mine for comparison. Regards, Norman. |
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Thanks for showing your Albacete dagger whose blade is obviously nearly the same then the blade of mine.
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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. |
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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". |
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Very good information, Fernando, thanks a lot.
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