A kitchen knife, a tool weapon ... or what ?

[Gonzalo G]

Originally Posted by fernando

The offset tang and the bolsters suggest this this an old kitchen knife.
However the thick square cross section of the said tang, the absence of grip rivets and the shape of the blade back, could suggest something else.
Also the size is rather large, though not impossible, for a kitchen knife.
Blade 26 cms. (10,2") total length 40 cms (15,8").
Any suggestions?

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I agree with you, Fer. It seems like a knife in the so-called "Mediterranean" style. The button at the end of the tang, before the blade, is a classic feature on this style. It could be spanish. The clip on the point has some resemblance with the old Riojano. It is just a though, expecting to be of some use.
By the way, congratulations.
My best regards

Gonzalo