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Originally Posted by Marc
AFAIK, not specific from it, as such, but at the time Albacete was a major center of production of daggers and knives in Spain, so it's a safe assumption.
Regarding your other questions, having a fixed blade turned such a knife in something that could be used effectively in a defensive situation, even the legislation of the time reflected this. Besides, the false edge isn't usually sharpened in these knives, though its presence favors the penetration of the point. So, you can say it was both a utility and a defense tool.  |
Ah, I see. Does this type have a generic name?
So who carried this sort of knife? Was it commonplace for men to carry them or just specific sections of society (like the gaucho knives)?
I must admit I really like the knife now! :-)
Regards
Gene