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					Originally Posted by Sajen  Hi Ian, 
Yes, there are similarities to the Spanish punals, for me a sign from where they spring from.   
But looking at the handle, the foot of the scabbard and the scabbard clip I am very positive that it is indeed a Brazil knife. The feature of the brass covered or brass inlaid ricasso is also seen by the Brazil faca de pontas, see attached picture.
 
Best regards, 
Detlef | 
	
 Agree completely Detlef. Just referencing a possible progenitor for that very fine knife. Everything looks Brazilian in manufacture, as you say.