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Have recently acquired these two small Brazilian daggers called Faca de Ponta (pointed knives), they coming from Northeastern region of Brazil and also called "Facas Nordestinas".
More information can be seen here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...8&postcount=34 I think that the both knives are from the first half of the 20th century. Here the pictures from the first one, sadly without it's leather scabbard. It's 10" long overall with a blade from 6 1/4". |
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Here the second example, the blade is a little bit over 5" long.
The pictures are from my friend Robert who also has cleaned the both knives. Enjoy. ![]() |
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I like the second one.
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Thank you Benny!
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Thank for posting this Sajen. I have been looking at similar daggers more than once and had no idea what they were. If I had to guess I would have said North Africa because of the general shape, slightly similar to Bou Sa'adi daggers and the extended pommel, also seen in some Tuareg daggers. South American daggers are not so widely known (except Gaucho knifes) and I have seen several Chilean Corvos (see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=Corvo) sold as Indian daggers.
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Attached a picture from my Canarian knife and my Corsican dagger in comparison with the first example from here, I think the connection is clearly to seen. Regards, Detlef |
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Here a new member of the growing family, it's a gift from my friend Robert. Maybe he will be so kind to add the measurements of this little fellow.
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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. |
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faca were also given out as advertising gifts: ~7in. blade
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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. |
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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. |
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Here a update what I have assembled until now.
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Hi Detlef, Nice group you have there, showing different size, blade types and hilts. Congrats
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One thing about these daggers that totally surprised me is that they are so well built and sturdy. I would have thought that because of how thin and delicate they look they would be easily bent or broken and of little use except for opening letters. To my surprise when handling these I quickly realized that they were meant for business and excel as a stabbing weapon. To simulate a victims clothing, skin and flesh I placed a piece of cloth over a piece of thin leather and then wrapped it around our Sunday roast while still raw. Needless to say the wife was not impressed with my little experiment. I was shocked to find just how easy it was and how little effort it had taken to push the blade into this clear to the hilt.
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What an impressive collection! Those daggers look dangerous but beautiful.
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Detlef, love your wonderful daggers!
Wish that I could have at least, one too. Best, Stefan Sweden |
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