Fine engraved full steel knife - Italian?

Gonzoadler · 27th December 2021, 06:56 PM

Hello,

I purchased this nice knife. It seems that handle and blade are made of one piece of steel. The handle shows a forged or cut eagle head, the blade is engraved on both sides with an eagle with a snake and a lion's head.

total length: 20cm; blade length: 11,5cm

I have two questions and I am happy for all answers and suggestions:

1. Some 18th and 19th century italian knives are similar to this piece but not equal. So, were it could been made?

2. How old could it be?

Thank you and many greetings
Robin

27th December 2021, 06:56 PM	#1
Gonzoadler Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 244	Fine engraved full steel knife - Italian? Hello, I purchased this nice knife. It seems that handle and blade are made of one piece of steel. The handle shows a forged or cut eagle head, the blade is engraved on both sides with an eagle with a snake and a lion's head. total length: 20cm; blade length: 11,5cm I have two questions and I am happy for all answers and suggestions: 1. Some 18th and 19th century italian knives are similar to this piece but not equal. So, were it could been made? 2. How old could it be? Thank you and many greetings Robin Attached Images