Hello Detlef, No tourist piece here, this is a beautiful and quite functional little dagger that you have acquired. Being small these were quite easily concealed and originally were most likely meant more for defence but like all sharp pointy items they could just as easily be used for the attack as well. You have done a wonderful job of of cleaning and restoring this piece and it will make a great addition to your collection. Congratulations on yet another great score.
Best,
Robert
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