Knife with a Spanish Influence?

Lee · 13th November 2025, 04:13 PM

I acquired this knife in 1973 in a general antiques shop in Laguna Beach, California for $75, described on the receipt as a "Spanish knife" and presented, if I recall correctly, as a relic of Old California. The blade is 13½ inches long. The grip is well carved dark horn with a brass ferrule and figural cap. The sheath is not original to this knife, as the knife only fits in backwards and opposite to the implied geometry of the sheath mouth. I solicit your opinions on where and when it is actually from.

13th November 2025, 04:13 PM	#1
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 971	Knife with a Spanish Influence? I acquired this knife in 1973 in a general antiques shop in Laguna Beach, California for $75, described on the receipt as a "Spanish knife" and presented, if I recall correctly, as a relic of Old California. The blade is 13½ inches long. The grip is well carved dark horn with a brass ferrule and figural cap. The sheath is not original to this knife, as the knife only fits in backwards and opposite to the implied geometry of the sheath mouth. I solicit your opinions on where and when it is actually from. Attached Images