Vendetta dagger new purchase.

fernando · 13th February 2022, 12:51 PM

Yes but, those are not named Vendettas. Such name was attributed later to these beautiful souveniers for commercial purposes, after Prosper Merimee wrote the novel Colomba. Apparently not that he narrated revenges being executed with daggers, but instead firearms, as we may read in a determined paragraph of the novel.
I guess i would not link one to the other.
But again, i know nothing ... and appologize for all this hijacking David's thread.

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kronckew · 14th February 2022, 07:50 AM

A pair 'modern' folding Corsican stylet with the acute triangular edge and spine, from a dealer in Corsica, who got them from one of the last 'traditional 'Stylet' (stilleto or 'vendetta) makers on the island. Went back later to buy a fixed blade version recently, but can't find the dealer now. The Wood gripped one has the 'spanish notch' and no lock, The white bone one doesn't have the notch, but has a back lock.

kronckew · 14th February 2022, 08:29 AM

Aha - found the dealer again.
Ordered this fixed blade one, horn grip: (nicer box too)

Inspired by a strongly identical dagger, also known as "the respect-bearer,
this knife features a horn handle with a turquoise finish at its tip.

Fixed blade 14 cm (5.5 in.): semi-guilloche
Dimension: 23 cm (9 in.)
Weight: 86 g (3.03 oz.)

David R · 14th February 2022, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

... and appologize for all this hijacking David's thread.

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No need for apologies, I actually hoped to start a long discussion thread with my post.

What I see are two distinct styles of dagger, the fixed blade and the folder, and I have no argument with the folder being a late creation of and for the market.

The fixed blade "Stiletto" is evidently a form of Mediterranean dirk with a long ancestry, and the etching being a promotional aid to boost sales. A bit like the mottoes on Sheffield Bowies, that were non the less carried in the US during the Cowboy era.

fernando · 14th February 2022, 01:52 PM

Sure thing, David

David R · 14th February 2022, 08:07 PM

After wittering on about them, I thought it an idea to post a pic of a couple of "Sam Bell" dirks, dating to the mid 19thC and described as small enough to go on a watch chain.
He worked as a knife maker and retailer in Tennessee and later in Texas.

fernando · 15th February 2022, 07:18 PM

Very nice

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kronckew · 15th February 2022, 10:21 PM

Cool, I like. any dimensions?

SteveL · 7th March 2022, 03:21 PM

Wow.....sorry to have missed this thread.

These little Corsican/Genovese stylets, along with some of the similar type from Albacete are exclusively what I collect. I just never check this part of the forums. I will now.

Anyways..... beautiful pieces!! I have about 70 of them and I am always looking for them. I have purchased from individuals in Europe and all major auction houses.

If anyone has any they ever want to sell.....please message me. I travel to Italy, France and Spain in late May every single year and stay into the first week of July.

I have cash/dollars/euros.....and I will be there regardless of Covid or Ukraine.

And by the way, I just read another thread about transporting knives from Europe back to the US --- I have been doing it for the last five years without one single problem. I brought back 4 Albacete daggers from Madrid in July and the TSA put a flyer in my check-in luggage letting me know they had searched it. Not one single problem....not one knife touched or disturbed.

I get a re-inforced cardboard tube, and tape my business card to the outside of the tube....and then I write on the tube with a sharpy --- Very sharp, Be careful!

I always fly Delta.....and like I said -- never one problem

13th February 2022, 12:51 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Yes but, those are not named Vendettas. Such name was attributed later to these beautiful souveniers for commercial purposes, after Prosper Merimee wrote the novel Colomba. Apparently not that he narrated revenges being executed with daggers, but instead firearms, as we may read in a determined paragraph of the novel. I guess i would not link one to the other. But again, i know nothing ... and appologize for all this hijacking David's thread. . . Attached Images

14th February 2022, 07:50 AM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	A pair 'modern' folding Corsican stylet with the acute triangular edge and spine, from a dealer in Corsica, who got them from one of the last 'traditional 'Stylet' (stilleto or 'vendetta) makers on the island. Went back later to buy a fixed blade version recently, but can't find the dealer now. The Wood gripped one has the 'spanish notch' and no lock, The white bone one doesn't have the notch, but has a back lock. Attached Images

14th February 2022, 08:29 AM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Aha - found the dealer again. Ordered this fixed blade one, horn grip: (nicer box too) Inspired by a strongly identical dagger, also known as "the respect-bearer, this knife features a horn handle with a turquoise finish at its tip. Fixed blade 14 cm (5.5 in.): semi-guilloche Dimension: 23 cm (9 in.) Weight: 86 g (3.03 oz.) Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 14th February 2022 at 08:40 AM.

14th February 2022, 08:07 PM	#6
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,114	After wittering on about them, I thought it an idea to post a pic of a couple of "Sam Bell" dirks, dating to the mid 19thC and described as small enough to go on a watch chain. He worked as a knife maker and retailer in Tennessee and later in Texas. Attached Images

14th February 2022, 01:52 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Sure thing, David

15th February 2022, 07:18 PM	#7
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Very nice .

15th February 2022, 10:21 PM	#8
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Cool, I like. any dimensions?

7th March 2022, 03:21 PM	#9
SteveL Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 16	Wow.....sorry to have missed this thread. These little Corsican/Genovese stylets, along with some of the similar type from Albacete are exclusively what I collect. I just never check this part of the forums. I will now. Anyways..... beautiful pieces!! I have about 70 of them and I am always looking for them. I have purchased from individuals in Europe and all major auction houses. If anyone has any they ever want to sell.....please message me. I travel to Italy, France and Spain in late May every single year and stay into the first week of July. I have cash/dollars/euros.....and I will be there regardless of Covid or Ukraine. And by the way, I just read another thread about transporting knives from Europe back to the US --- I have been doing it for the last five years without one single problem. I brought back 4 Albacete daggers from Madrid in July and the TSA put a flyer in my check-in luggage letting me know they had searched it. Not one single problem....not one knife touched or disturbed. I get a re-inforced cardboard tube, and tape my business card to the outside of the tube....and then I write on the tube with a sharpy --- Very sharp, Be careful! I always fly Delta.....and like I said -- never one problem