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Hi,
New addition, 7 3/4 inch blade O.A. just shy of 12 inches. I guess second half 19thC, it is sharp starting approx 2 inches up from the point I presume to keep the point thicker and sturdier. It still has the brass insert which appears to be missing on quite a few. Very 'comfortable' in hand. Any and all replies appreciated. Regards, Norman. |
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Hi Norman,
Very nice example of a Punal (dagger) Type B. As you rightly say, probobly made in Albacete in the second half of the 19th century. These insert blade types are very interesting. What does it do? ![]() Best Gene P.S. Carlos has got an impressive selection fo these: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16211 |
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As a little post-script. My Type B also has no attempt at an edge near the point. In fact. On mine (shown below) the first 3cm are not edged. Very reminicent of an armour piercing tip. Well noted Norman, I don't think I've seen it mentioned before.
Perhaps Carlos will see this and can offer a comparison with his numerous examples? |
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Hi Gene,
Thanks for coming in on this, trawling the past threads I did note you had a certain penchant for these daggers. ![]() ![]() My Regards, Norman. P.S. It would be interesting if those members who have one/some of these daggers to check out if theirs has an unsharpened point and to what extent up the blade it remains so. |
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Hello !!
Congratulations with this adquisition !! Thanks for comment my collection, In Spain this type of knives are common in collectors web pages or antiques shop web page, and not more expensive. I have seen my examples and I have seen one with this type without edged near the point. Best regards carlos |
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Hi Guys,
Well you know I'm always ready to talk about these! I've tried to photograph the ppoint of mine edge-on to illustrate. |
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