Albacete dagger arrived today.

[David R]

A nice surprise waiting at home when I got back this evening. Most are the dealers pics except the two in my hand.
With what looks to be the original scabbard. I thought this was card, covered with textile and brass, but I now think likely thin wood lath covered with same.

[fernando]

Nice dagger David ... and so is the genuine looking scabbard.
Better pictures will confirm.

[Ian]

Very nice dagger David. Good clean blade, typical hilt and thin guard. It lacks the small cut out area with copper insert on the blade, but nevertheless a very neat version of a 19th C Albaceta knife. Plus an original sheath.

[Sajen]

Yes, a very nice example with original scabbard. Congrats David but be careful, they are addictive! My examples.

PS: Is there a damage at the handle?

Regards,
Detlef

[David R]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Yes, a very nice example with original scabbard. Congrats David but be careful, they are addictive! My examples.

PS: Is there a damage at the handle?

Regards,
Detlef

Yes there is damage, some of the "inlay" has fallen off, on the other hand it has its scabbard and the price was attractive.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Ian

It lacks the small cut out area with copper insert on the blade, but nevertheless a very neat version of a 19th C Albaceta knife.

Hi Ian,

Not all have this cut out, I've seen many without this.

Regards,
Detlef