Two Brazilian Faca de Ponta for sharing

Robert · 26th February 2017, 01:52 PM

The above dagger measures 8-1/2 inches overall with a 5 inch blade. The hilt on this piece is composed of sections of turned stone (onyx, agate or quarts) that are separated by thin brass plates. It also has av turned brass spacer, butt cap and ferrules. All in all there was quite a bit of work involved in the making of these daggers.

Best,
Robert

kronckew · 26th February 2017, 04:54 PM

faca were also given out as advertising gifts: ~7in. blade

Sajen · 26th February 2017, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

faca were also given out as advertising gifts: ~7in. blade

Thank you Wayne for posting your example.

Would you agree that it is a mid. 20th century example? And what is the handle material?

Regards,
Detlef

kronckew · 26th February 2017, 07:08 PM

yes, the grip is a coloured plastic, metal parts are german silver except the pommel cap is brass. blade is stainless.

'piloto' appears to be a type of south american tobacco used in premium cigars.

Sajen · 26th February 2017, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

yes, the grip is a coloured plastic, metal parts are german silver except the pommel cap is brass. blade is stainless.

'piloto' appears to be a type of south american tobacco used in premium cigars.

Thank you Wayne! I've seen this type also marked with "Solingen" and "Piloto" so it seems that some of them are manufactured in Germany.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 25th March 2017, 02:49 PM

A new family member, a rather large one with over 39 cm or nearly 15 1/2"
very well and heavy worked, I think from the late 19th century. Handle fittings are from horn and brass.

Sajen · 14th June 2017, 08:58 AM

Here a update what I have assembled until now.

Many thanks to Robert, Russel and Motan who has helped to find some from these!

Sajen · 26th February 2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

The above dagger measures 8-1/2 inches overall with a 5 inch blade. The hilt on this piece is composed of sections of turned stone (onyx, agate or quarts) that are separated by thin brass plates. It also has av turned brass spacer, butt cap and ferrules. All in all there was quite a bit of work involved in the making of these daggers.

Best,
Robert

Thank you Robert!

26th February 2017, 01:52 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	The above dagger measures 8-1/2 inches overall with a 5 inch blade. The hilt on this piece is composed of sections of turned stone (onyx, agate or quarts) that are separated by thin brass plates. It also has av turned brass spacer, butt cap and ferrules. All in all there was quite a bit of work involved in the making of these daggers. Best, Robert Last edited by Robert; 26th February 2017 at 04:38 PM.

26th February 2017, 04:54 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,238	faca were also given out as advertising gifts: ~7in. blade Attached Images

25th March 2017, 02:49 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,270	A new family member, a rather large one with over 39 cm or nearly 15 1/2" very well and heavy worked, I think from the late 19th century. Handle fittings are from horn and brass. Attached Images

14th June 2017, 08:58 AM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,270	Here a update what I have assembled until now. Many thanks to Robert, Russel and Motan who has helped to find some from these! Attached Images

26th February 2017, 07:08 PM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,238	yes, the grip is a coloured plastic, metal parts are german silver except the pommel cap is brass. blade is stainless. 'piloto' appears to be a type of south american tobacco used in premium cigars.