Letter opener

Sajen · 4th October 2020, 10:49 PM

This both are real faca de ponta, mid 20th century.

Ian · 5th October 2020, 04:22 AM

Thanks Detlef. I agree these are actually fancy faca da ponta made for the tourist trade with plated blades. The traditional leather sheaths suggest they were not intended to be letter openers (although they could be used as such).

Hombre · 5th October 2020, 12:39 PM

Thank you guys, for your inputs. I really appreciate it! So much knowledge!

Detlev, I must admit that I am amazed of your knowledge. You have what I call an eye for an item... You see things which I do not see... Well, I see them too when you have pointed them out for me...

Best,
Stefan

4th October 2020, 10:49 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	This both are real faca de ponta, mid 20th century.

5th October 2020, 04:22 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,396	Thanks Detlef. I agree these are actually fancy faca da ponta made for the tourist trade with plated blades. The traditional leather sheaths suggest they were not intended to be letter openers (although they could be used as such).

5th October 2020, 12:39 PM	#3
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Thank you guys, for your inputs. I really appreciate it! So much knowledge! Detlev, I must admit that I am amazed of your knowledge. You have what I call an eye for an item... You see things which I do not see... Well, I see them too when you have pointed them out for me... Best, Stefan