Spanish dagger?

Sajen · 10th November 2019, 02:57 PM

Hello dear members,

This dagger crossed my way recently, I guess it's Spanish but would know your opinions about it, exact origin and an age guess maybe!

The handle from massive brass let become this dagger very heavy, the big guard is from iron, blade has a diamond cross section and has some serious pitting. The dagger is 31,5 cm long with a blade from 21,5 cm. The last picture show it with my Albacete dagger. All comments are very welcome!

Sajen · 13th November 2019, 07:14 AM

Nearly 100 views and no comment/opinion?

kronckew · 13th November 2019, 07:53 PM

OK, so you don't feel too lonely:

Looks like a Professional Lady of the Evening's defensive dagger to ensure her temporary employer actually pays for services rendered w/o beating her up. Or maybe a professional Gambler's backup sidearm.

Sajen · 13th November 2019, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

OK, so you don't feel too lonely:

Thank you Wayne!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronckew

Looks like a Professional Lady of the Evening's defensive dagger to ensure her temporary employer actually pays for services rendered w/o beating her up.

I think that it's for a lady to heavy and since it's size difficult to hide!

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Originally Posted by kronckew

Or maybe a professional Gambler's backup sidearm.

More possible IMHO.

Best regards,
Detlef

10th November 2019, 02:57 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,241	Spanish dagger? Hello dear members, This dagger crossed my way recently, I guess it's Spanish but would know your opinions about it, exact origin and an age guess maybe! The handle from massive brass let become this dagger very heavy, the big guard is from iron, blade has a diamond cross section and has some serious pitting. The dagger is 31,5 cm long with a blade from 21,5 cm. The last picture show it with my Albacete dagger. All comments are very welcome! Attached Images

13th November 2019, 07:14 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,241	Nearly 100 views and no comment/opinion?

13th November 2019, 07:53 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,230	OK, so you don't feel too lonely: Looks like a Professional Lady of the Evening's defensive dagger to ensure her temporary employer actually pays for services rendered w/o beating her up. Or maybe a professional Gambler's backup sidearm.