Left Hand Dagger – Italian or English?

[Ron Anderson]

Hi

I've been told this Left Hand Dagger, though of the Italian style, might be English. It's a stilleto style 3-sided blade, and a very transitional sort of dagger, apparently approx 1600-1650.

The man who said this is no monkey. However, I'd like other opinions. So, English, Italian? What's the verdict?

If you don't know, just take a stab.