Knife ID help needed

Ian · 8th August 2006, 05:30 PM

I think Marc will be able to help you. The hilt does resemble Spanish style hilts of the 19th C., and that would be my best guess. Italian of the same period might be another possibility.

The blade seems to have been cut down at some time -- perhaps a repair to a broken blade.

Ian.

Marc · 8th August 2006, 07:50 PM

Spanish, from the city of Albacete, 19th. c, maybe late 18th.
This may perfectly be the original shape of the blade, by the way. But, if modified, the etching in the blade should tell, by being cut abruptly in mid-design. I would risk to say it isn't, although.

8th August 2006, 05:30 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,397	I think Marc will be able to help you. The hilt does resemble Spanish style hilts of the 19th C., and that would be my best guess. Italian of the same period might be another possibility. The blade seems to have been cut down at some time -- perhaps a repair to a broken blade. Ian.

8th August 2006, 07:50 PM	#2
Marc Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madrid / Barcelona Posts: 256	Spanish, from the city of Albacete, 19th. c, maybe late 18th. This may perfectly be the original shape of the blade, by the way. But, if modified, the etching in the blade should tell, by being cut abruptly in mid-design. I would risk to say it isn't, although.