Two Brazilian Faca de Ponta for sharing

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kronckew

faca were also given out as advertising gifts: ~7in. blade

Thank you Wayne for posting your example. Would you agree that it is a mid. 20th century example? And what is the handle material?

Regards,
Detlef

[kronckew]

yes, the grip is a coloured plastic, metal parts are german silver except the pommel cap is brass. blade is stainless.

'piloto' appears to be a type of south american tobacco used in premium cigars.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kronckew

yes, the grip is a coloured plastic, metal parts are german silver except the pommel cap is brass. blade is stainless.

'piloto' appears to be a type of south american tobacco used in premium cigars.

Thank you Wayne! I've seen this type also marked with "Solingen" and "Piloto" so it seems that some of them are manufactured in Germany.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

A new family member, a rather large one with over 39 cm or nearly 15 1/2"
very well and heavy worked, I think from the late 19th century. Handle fittings are from horn and brass.

[Sajen]

Here a update what I have assembled until now. Many thanks to Robert, Russel and Motan who has helped to find some from these!

[motan]

Hi Detlef, Nice group you have there, showing different size, blade types and hilts. Congrats

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by motan

Hi Detlef, Nice group you have there, showing different size, blade types and hilts. Congrats

Hi Eytan,

Thank you! Yes, the diversity of this daggers is great, handle material I've found until now is horn, bone (partly coloured), stone and early plastics. There seems to be also a great diversity of blade shapes like seen by the last picture. And I think that the older ones tend to be longer.

Best regards,
Detlef