Strange dagger ... can someone ID?

[Atlantia]

[QUOTE=kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

I'd say you've got it in the right place buddy!
Southern European, Late 18thC 'peasant' knife.
I particularly like the 'ring' can you get a fingertip into it?
Very nice! Whittle a litle bit of bone to repair the chip ;-)

Regards
Gene

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NO, NO, NO FERNANDO,
PLEASE DON'T BE TEMPTED TO TRY PUTTING YOUR FINGER IN THE HOLE! NEXT WE WILL SEE THIS FOR SALE INCLUDING THE FINGER TIGHTLY WEDGED!!!
Interesting thought...................

LOL, sorry, wasn't thinking about the possibility of a trip to the emergency room!