Inscription on a Navaja

[Marcus]

I need help.

[Fernando K]

hello

"Sirbo (I serve) and defend my lord ....... (name) Soto (last)

Affectionately. Fernando K

[Fernando K]

hello

It would require a closer picture of the name

Fernando K

[Marcus]

Here is a close up of the name

[Fernando K]

hello

Now I see, is not the name Soto, but says "Lord OWNER"

[Fernando K]

SIRVO Y DEFIENDO A MI SEÑOR DUEÑO SOTO

[Marcus]

So, not personalized, just a general statement?

[fernando]

Very nice example from the 18th century, typical of Santa Cruz de Mudela.
You may consider it a previlege that it still keeps the inscription very legible and even bears a considerable part of the paint.

[Marcus]

Here is a picture of the etching (on one side of the blade only). Is it just a red paint?

[Fernando K]

Hello, Mark

SOTO is the surname of the holder.

Fernando K