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

fernando · 31st August 2010, 02:59 PM

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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fernando · 7th September 2010, 06:38 PM

C'mon guys,
Not even a disencouraging coment?

Lew · 7th September 2010, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

C'mon guys,
Not even a disencouraging coment?

It's rusty for sure.

Really due the thickness of the blade my guess is a hunting knife.

fernando · 7th September 2010, 07:57 PM

Thanks Lew,
That's something, for a start

Anyone to confirm Lew's guess ... or with a different idea?

Andrew · 7th September 2010, 10:49 PM

Seax?

Gonzalo G · 8th September 2010, 12:25 AM

Quote:

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

KuKulzA28 · 8th September 2010, 01:15 AM

I have a blade from India that looks somewhat similar....
but definitely shorter and more fit for kitchen use

fernando · 8th September 2010, 03:09 PM

Thanks a lot, Gentlemen, for your input.
Oh, Andrew, i wish it were a seax as you suggest, but i am afraid this one is 'too young' to be so. Also i guess its shape, like the offset tang and blade back, don't look so.
Considering the particulars pointed out by Gonzalo, besides the fact that Spain is just across the border, i would for now elect his suggestion of a Mediterranean style 'cuchillo largo' ('facão' over here).
Nice Indian knife you got there, KuKulzA28.

Thanks again

31st August 2010, 02:59 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	A kitchen knife, a tool weapon ... or what ? 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? . Attached Images

8th September 2010, 01:15 AM	#7
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	I have a blade from India that looks somewhat similar.... but definitely shorter and more fit for kitchen use Attached Images

7th September 2010, 06:38 PM	#2
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	C'mon guys, Not even a disencouraging coment?

7th September 2010, 07:57 PM	#4
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thanks Lew, That's something, for a start Anyone to confirm Lew's guess ... or with a different idea?

7th September 2010, 10:49 PM	#5
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Seax?

8th September 2010, 03:09 PM	#8
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thanks a lot, Gentlemen, for your input. Oh, Andrew, i wish it were a seax as you suggest, but i am afraid this one is 'too young' to be so. Also i guess its shape, like the offset tang and blade back, don't look so. Considering the particulars pointed out by Gonzalo, besides the fact that Spain is just across the border, i would for now elect his suggestion of a Mediterranean style 'cuchillo largo' ('facão' over here). Nice Indian knife you got there, KuKulzA28. Thanks again