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Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 29th November 2017, 08:32 PM

Yes I know this weapon intimately ~ They are collectible but since they are WW2 they tend to be regarded as outside of the usual sphere of Ethnographic but if you search the history you will note the connection to the famous Joseph Rodgers thence to Wilkinson Sword.
Fairburn Sykes no doubt drew on their far East experiences and probably viewed Iberian daggers in their final design as well as other stiletto forms.

In fact I would point to a quite interesting web site description of Spanish Knives at http://bowieknifefightsfighters.blog...e-culture.html

and although you quite rightly inquire about the fascinating hilt I think that site has insights into the Spanish system which you may quite enjoy reading.

29th November 2017, 08:32 PM	#3
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Yes I know this weapon intimately ~ They are collectible but since they are WW2 they tend to be regarded as outside of the usual sphere of Ethnographic but if you search the history you will note the connection to the famous Joseph Rodgers thence to Wilkinson Sword. Fairburn Sykes no doubt drew on their far East experiences and probably viewed Iberian daggers in their final design as well as other stiletto forms. In fact I would point to a quite interesting web site description of Spanish Knives at http://bowieknifefightsfighters.blog...e-culture.html and although you quite rightly inquire about the fascinating hilt I think that site has insights into the Spanish system which you may quite enjoy reading. Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 29th November 2017 at 08:43 PM.