Vendetta dagger new purchase.

Sajen · 10th February 2022, 05:44 PM

Hello David,

It's an Corsican Vendetta dagger. Sadly it's missing the end cap at the handle, most probably from german silver. End 19th century. How long is it?
Attached are my three examples.

Regards,
Detlef

Gonzoadler · 10th February 2022, 07:56 PM

Hello,

nice piece, I like this Vendetta daggers. Here is one from my collection:

total length 24cm; without scabbard 23cm; blade 12,5cm

fernando · 11th February 2022, 10:21 AM

Modern ... 20th century ?

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David R · 11th February 2022, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by fernando

Modern ... 20th century ?

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Which one, mine or the one just above posted by Gonzoadler?

fernando · 11th February 2022, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by David R

Which one, mine or the one just above posted by Gonzoadler?

The one just posted by Gonzoadler ... i am afraid

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Sajen · 11th February 2022, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

The one just posted by Gonzoadler ... i am afraid

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Hello Fernando,

I am nearly sure that you don't need to be afraid, I've never seen modern ones and the piece in question shows clearly signs of age.

What let you think like this?

Regards,
Detlef

fernando · 11th February 2022, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Fernando,

I am nearly sure that you don't need to be afraid, I've never seen modern ones and the piece in question shows clearly signs of age.

What let you think like this?

Regards,
Detlef

My time to ask; what do you mean by piece in question ?. If you are referring to Gonzoadler's example, the whole setup looks 20th century or newer to me. But i know next to nothing; reason why i have shown my doubts ... and question marks !

David R · 11th February 2022, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello David,

It's an Corsican Vendetta dagger. Sadly it's missing the end cap at the handle, most probably from german silver. End 19th century. How long is it?
Attached are my three examples.

Regards,
Detlef

Hiya, it is a pity about the damage, but it came in at less than half what they normally go for, and it's fixable. I am thinking of using a junk coin for the end cap or something similar. Just over 23 cm long total, out of the scabbard.

They remind me very much of the "Sam Bell" dirks in the US.

10th February 2022, 05:44 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,333	Hello David, It's an Corsican Vendetta dagger. Sadly it's missing the end cap at the handle, most probably from german silver. End 19th century. How long is it? Attached are my three examples. Regards, Detlef Attached Images Last edited by Sajen; 10th February 2022 at 06:03 PM.

10th February 2022, 07:56 PM	#2
Gonzoadler Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 273	Hello, nice piece, I like this Vendetta daggers. Here is one from my collection: total length 24cm; without scabbard 23cm; blade 12,5cm Attached Images

11th February 2022, 10:21 AM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Modern ... 20th century ? .