opinion on this knife

Rick · 31st May 2010, 01:46 AM

Well, it ain't Greek .
I'll guess that the language is Spanish judging from the blade profile .

Is the handle worn silver plating; or just plain brass ?

Chris Evans · 31st May 2010, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Well, it ain't Greek .
I'll guess that the language is Spanish judging from the blade profile .

Is the handle worn silver plating; or just plain brass ?

Not a"gaucho" knife and couldn't decipher a single word of the engraving, but appears to have an Iberian/Mediterranean provenance. Would be good to have Fernando's take on it.

Cheers
Chris

Bryan.H · 31st May 2010, 06:45 AM

As a guess, I think this knife may be French. The first word of the engraved inscription could be 'Messrs' (which could be French or English).

The style of writing looks somehow French to me, reminds me of the engraved writing on the spine of Gras bayonets from 1879 etc. ....I have no idea really !

ericlaude · 31st May 2010, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Well, it ain't Greek .
I'll guess that the language is Spanish judging from the blade profile .

Is the handle worn silver plating; or just plain brass ?

The hilt is plain brass

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31st May 2010, 01:46 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Well, it ain't Greek . I'll guess that the language is Spanish judging from the blade profile . Is the handle worn silver plating; or just plain brass ?

31st May 2010, 06:45 AM	#3
Bryan.H Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 51	As a guess, I think this knife may be French. The first word of the engraved inscription could be 'Messrs' (which could be French or English). The style of writing looks somehow French to me, reminds me of the engraved writing on the spine of Gras bayonets from 1879 etc. ....I have no idea really !