Reworked corvo

Ian · 2nd March 2019, 01:40 AM

Hi Detlef:

I agree, a Chilean hilt and bolster, but the central positioning of the bolster on the blade suggests to me that this might not be a reworked corvo.

Ian

Sajen · 2nd March 2019, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

I agree, a Chilean hilt and bolster, but the central positioning of the bolster on the blade suggests to me that this might not be a reworked corvo.

Hi Ian,

exactly what I think by self. Some time ago was listed by epray another straight dagger from Chile, this one with guard but it went to a very high price which I wasn't willing to pay.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 21st April 2020, 02:57 PM

The next corvo in my collection! Only a seller picture, the blade is clean now and the handle polished.

ariel · 21st April 2020, 03:40 PM

There is a whole family of similar knives with the sharp working edge being on the concave side of the blade. Most of them are “oriental”: Yemeni Janbia, Arab-Persian khanjar, Sumatran karambit, Indian bank. With a little bit of imagination one can suggest some common origin.

But what about Chilean corvo? Was it a descendant of Maghribi koummya (khanjar) brought by the Spaniards all the way to South America or just a parallel development?
Taking into account the “ Mediterranean” handle I tend to lean toward the former.

Sajen · 21st April 2020, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

There is a whole family of similar knives with the sharp working edge being on the concave side of the blade. Most of them are “oriental”: Yemeni Janbia, Arab-Persian khanjar, Sumatran karambit, Indian bank. With a little bit of imagination one can suggest some common origin.

But what about Chilean corvo? Was it a descendant of Maghribi koummya (khanjar) brought by the Spaniards all the way to South America or just a parallel development?
Taking into account the “ Mediterranean” handle I tend to lean toward the former.

Hello Ariel,
I don't think so, it was rather a farmers knife in old times similar to the German hippe. See also what Wikipedia tell us: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvo_(knife)
Attached is a picture from European antique Hippen, taken from the net.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 21st April 2020, 06:39 PM

Another, more meaningful picture

ariel · 22nd April 2020, 04:54 AM

Wow!
Never heard of them.
Although in retrospect I should have recalled Roman sica and pruning knives.

Thanks for a new way of thinking!

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Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,509	Hi Detlef: I agree, a Chilean hilt and bolster, but the central positioning of the bolster on the blade suggests to me that this might not be a reworked corvo. Ian Last edited by Ian; 2nd March 2019 at 02:10 AM.

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Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,409	The next corvo in my collection! Only a seller picture, the blade is clean now and the handle polished. Attached Images

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Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,409	Another, more meaningful picture Attached Images

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ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	There is a whole family of similar knives with the sharp working edge being on the concave side of the blade. Most of them are “oriental”: Yemeni Janbia, Arab-Persian khanjar, Sumatran karambit, Indian bank. With a little bit of imagination one can suggest some common origin. But what about Chilean corvo? Was it a descendant of Maghribi koummya (khanjar) brought by the Spaniards all the way to South America or just a parallel development? Taking into account the “ Mediterranean” handle I tend to lean toward the former.

22nd April 2020, 04:54 AM	#7
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Wow! Never heard of them. Although in retrospect I should have recalled Roman sica and pruning knives. Thanks for a new way of thinking!