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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? ![]() ![]() |
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It is Mediterranean Spanish.
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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 |
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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...
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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 ![]() 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? |
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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 |
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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 |
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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! ![]() |
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Hi Gene,
nice example....I hope you don't mind ![]() http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=antler Regards David |
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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 ![]() Time for a reapraisal for me I think ![]() Best Gene |
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