What Is This

Ron Anderson · 17th October 2010, 09:38 AM

HI Steve

I found this surprising. It's in a new book I've just received - The illustrated encyclopedia of knives, daggers and bayonets.

Sorry for taking a photo, I haven't got my scanner up and running yet. Two points worth noting - the horn hilt (obviously), described as gazelle, and secondly the blades bear a fair resemblane to the blade type of your item.

These are described as Spanish fighting knives, 19th century.

Whether this is a red herring, or a breakthrough in the identification, I don't know. But I thought should let you know.

Cheers
Ron

17th October 2010, 09:38 AM	#19
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	HI Steve I found this surprising. It's in a new book I've just received - The illustrated encyclopedia of knives, daggers and bayonets. Sorry for taking a photo, I haven't got my scanner up and running yet. Two points worth noting - the horn hilt (obviously), described as gazelle, and secondly the blades bear a fair resemblane to the blade type of your item. These are described as Spanish fighting knives, 19th century. Whether this is a red herring, or a breakthrough in the identification, I don't know. But I thought should let you know. Cheers Ron Attached Images