knife for identification

David R · 11th October 2012, 05:14 PM

Looks to me like a type often known as a "Mediterranian Dirk", so would be Italian or Spanish and date to the late 18th to late 19th Century. You can see examples in "Swords and Daggers" by Frederic Wilkinson, and in "Fighting Knives of the Western World" which I think is by Russel Robinson...though I could be wrong on the author there as I have mislaid my copy. A nice piece to have, and looks a good example of the type.

mross · 11th October 2012, 06:02 PM

I agree. It seems to be a type I know as a vendetta dagger. Take a look at this link and see if you agree.

http://arms2armor.com/store/product1148.html

T. Koch · 11th October 2012, 06:15 PM

Damn, those are some nifty inlays in the handle of the knife you link to, mross! Looks to be mother of pearl and tortoise/sea turtle shell. Very neatly done!

11th October 2012, 05:14 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,116	Looks to me like a type often known as a "Mediterranian Dirk", so would be Italian or Spanish and date to the late 18th to late 19th Century. You can see examples in "Swords and Daggers" by Frederic Wilkinson, and in "Fighting Knives of the Western World" which I think is by Russel Robinson...though I could be wrong on the author there as I have mislaid my copy. A nice piece to have, and looks a good example of the type.

11th October 2012, 06:02 PM	#2
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	I agree. It seems to be a type I know as a vendetta dagger. Take a look at this link and see if you agree. http://arms2armor.com/store/product1148.html

11th October 2012, 06:15 PM	#3
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	Damn, those are some nifty inlays in the handle of the knife you link to, mross! Looks to be mother of pearl and tortoise/sea turtle shell. Very neatly done!