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Old 16th September 2023, 04:46 PM   #1
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Default Long Argentian (?) Knife

I was told that this was an Argentinian naval dirk but I have come to the conclusion that it is not, from what I can find of that class of weapon, but rather is a civilian knife. I can see why the original conclusion was drawn as the blade does have a military feel.

The blade is engraved 'José Spinelli Puan' It is also stamped 'spinelli' on the pommel cap and the belt hook.

It has a leather scabbard with white metal fittings. The locket, chape and central section are all engraved and punch-decorated, rather nicely. The hilt is octagonal, white metal and also engraved and stamped. The blade is single edged and with a wide fuller either side.

I am working on the assumption that Puan is the town in Buenos Aires.


Dimensions

Length 56cm
Blade length 40cm
Blade width 2.8cm
Hilt length 1.3cm
Hilt width 2cm x 3cm x 3cm
Scabbard length 43cm
Scabbard width 3.5cm
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Old 16th September 2023, 06:06 PM   #2
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Hi,
This article should answer most of your questions. http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/facon/criollo.html I've had occasion to correspond with Mr Domenech and have found most helpful in identifying South American knives.
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Old 16th September 2023, 07:06 PM   #3
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Perfect! Thank you Norman - much appreciated. A facón. A fighting knife. Good to know.
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Old 16th September 2023, 09:09 PM   #4
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The "white metal" is likely mostly silver, though unlikely up to sterling. A nice, desirable item with some age.
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Old 16th September 2023, 11:14 PM   #5
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Absolutely right! This knife is from Argentina.
"Puan is a town in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the administrative centre of the Puan Partido".
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