Spanish Punal for a lady?

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha

The only published reference I have for this form (which isn't saying much considering the diminutive size of my reference library) has one of these listed as a Spanish 19th C. naval dirk (which was the reason I purchased this book, as I have a couple myself). The examples I have range in size from one about the same size as your own to one that measures about 13" in overall length, with little variation in form...

Naval Dirk??
This must have been the 'cabin boys' then!!

I have a Type A of about 13-1/2 inches. I had one of this form a few years ago and sold it Always regretted it!
Anyway, haven't seen a nice condition one in ages, so was pleased to get this one.
I know its a plain one, but the condition is very good and its smaller than any I've encountered.
Do you think these small ones were for women?