Caino weapon

[Cotoroanta]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

This is of course a stiletto (it lacks the side ring typically on left hand daggers) but of most curious character with cast brass hilt , turned wood(?) grip and unusual cabachons. I would wonder if this is perhaps a theatrically oriented item using what appears to be an authentic Milanese blade c. 1600, and likely in such case a Victorian period creation. The use of authentic blades in well fashioned reproduction arms was well known in these times...

Thank you for the answer I know that the swordsmiths from Caino made weapons for many people from different country from Europe I wonder what kind of coat of arms is the quatrefoil that apears in the crown in 8 parts and the lilys with a different form up on the crown like in the photos. Also the up part of the crown has a secret place where has a strong smell that I think it was for poison.

[Raf]

Looks to me like a Lebel bayonet.

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by Raf

Looks to me like a Lebel bayonet.

I agree... nothing about the piece says old world stiletto, rapier of dagger at all!

I could critic the workmanship and 6 aspects I see at face value as being incorrect, but I don't wish to encourage the manufacture of these types of modern backroom knockoffs....

[fernando]

Threads closed in view of author's attempt to enquire on countless pieces still in active commercial venues.



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