Unusual Albacete knife

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Ian

I'm confident the hilt and guard are likely from Albacete but not convinced about the blade. I have not seen the same form of dots on an Albacete blade, nor a brass ricasso decorated with circles and dots in the middle. That does not look like any Spanish motif I can recall. Could this ugly duckling be a marriage of disparate parts? That would be my guess.

Hi Ian,

Someone had the same guess that it could be a marriage but when you look close you will see that the ornamentation on the bolster is the same as on the handle cups. I am nearly sure that everything is of the same age and not a marriage.

Regards,
Detlef

[Ian]

Originally Posted by Sajen

... when you look close you will see that the ornamentation on the bolster is the same as on the handle cups. ...

Sorry Detlef, I don't understand what you mean.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Ian

Sorry Detlef, I don't understand what you mean.

Hi Ian,

A picture explains sometimes more than words!

Regards,
Detlef