Faca De Ponta.

Atlantia · 3rd April 2011, 08:05 PM

Seems like this will only be of interest to a few.....
My research continues, so I thought I'd share it with y'all.

And another of the outlaws blades (allegedly of one of the leaders):

If any of the lurkers reading this have any interesting information, I can be emailed at: gimmieitbaby@aol.com

Atlantia · 3rd April 2011, 09:18 PM

Here's some better pictures of a large one of mine (ooo-err).

I assume from my limited understanding that it was the property of an outlaw?

It's future is uncertain, not that I think that'll affect anything as this thread is hardly awash with replies

Chris Evans · 4th April 2011, 01:17 AM

Hi Gene,

You are doing great work - Keep it up. I for one, am extremely interested with your findings.

This is one form of ethnic bladeware that has received very little international attention.

Cheers
Chris

Atlantia · 4th April 2011, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Evans

Hi Gene,

You are doing great work - Keep it up. I for one, am extremely interested with your findings.

This is one form of ethnic bladeware that has received very little international attention.

Cheers
Chris

Thanks Chris, I'll add more tomorrow,
Any thoughts on the large one of mine?

Gavin Nugent · 4th April 2011, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Thanks Chris, I'll add more tomorrow,
Any thoughts on the large one of mine?

Gene,

I feel it has many good visual aspects and appears to be a late 19th century piece.

It is a great looking piece and worth keeping, I know I would.

Gav

Chris Evans · 4th April 2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Thanks Chris, I'll add more tomorrow,
Any thoughts on the large one of mine?

Any signs of repeated sharpening and nicks on the edge?

Other than this, as Gav said +1

Cheers
Chris

Atlantia · 4th April 2011, 07:48 PM

Gav and Chris

Thanks guys. I'm glad my efforts are of interest.
I'm going to add some interesting things I've found, so please 'stay tuned'.

The large one shows lots of use on the blade, sharpening, pitting, cleaning etc. It's had 'a life'.

Firstly here is a picture to illustrate the relative sizes of these weapons.

Secondly, I'm going to add some of the information I've found.
Although I'm only really interested in the knives, it's interwoven with the outlaws.
It seems that Lampiao especially has achieved an almost 'hero' status in Brazil.
It is of course not uncommon for outlaws to be remembered in this way ('Robin Hood' syndrome), but in Lampiao's case it seems that he did little to deserve his cult status, as he and his 'band' were ruthless, sadistic, cruel mass murderers. Reading about his exploits (crimes), it's difficult to imagine feeling an emotion other than loathing for him.

That in mind, it's perhaps easier to understand why his richly deserved death was followed by the public display of his and some of his comrades heads for decades after the event.

The picture of this 'display' is relevant to this subject as the outlaws knives were dsplayed with them.
So, I will add the picture below and as I don't like suprises of a graphic nature, I warn readers now!!
There we go. The intro is over.

Atlantia · 4th April 2011, 08:04 PM

Here is an interesting article on the outlaws.
If anyone can translate the relevant parts it would be useful. I've tried typing it out and using babelfish, but the meaning seems to get lost in translation.

3rd April 2011, 08:05 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Seems like this will only be of interest to a few..... My research continues, so I thought I'd share it with y'all. And another of the outlaws blades (allegedly of one of the leaders): If any of the lurkers reading this have any interesting information, I can be emailed at: gimmieitbaby@aol.com Last edited by Atlantia; 3rd April 2011 at 09:35 PM.

4th April 2011, 07:48 PM	#7
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Gav and Chris Thanks guys. I'm glad my efforts are of interest. I'm going to add some interesting things I've found, so please 'stay tuned'. The large one shows lots of use on the blade, sharpening, pitting, cleaning etc. It's had 'a life'. Firstly here is a picture to illustrate the relative sizes of these weapons. Secondly, I'm going to add some of the information I've found. Although I'm only really interested in the knives, it's interwoven with the outlaws. It seems that Lampiao especially has achieved an almost 'hero' status in Brazil. It is of course not uncommon for outlaws to be remembered in this way ('Robin Hood' syndrome), but in Lampiao's case it seems that he did little to deserve his cult status, as he and his 'band' were ruthless, sadistic, cruel mass murderers. Reading about his exploits (crimes), it's difficult to imagine feeling an emotion other than loathing for him. That in mind, it's perhaps easier to understand why his richly deserved death was followed by the public display of his and some of his comrades heads for decades after the event. The picture of this 'display' is relevant to this subject as the outlaws knives were dsplayed with them. So, I will add the picture below and as I don't like suprises of a graphic nature, I warn readers now!! There we go. The intro is over. Last edited by Atlantia; 5th April 2011 at 03:09 PM.

3rd April 2011, 09:18 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Here's some better pictures of a large one of mine (ooo-err). I assume from my limited understanding that it was the property of an outlaw? It's future is uncertain, not that I think that'll affect anything as this thread is hardly awash with replies

4th April 2011, 01:17 AM	#3
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Hi Gene, You are doing great work - Keep it up. I for one, am extremely interested with your findings. This is one form of ethnic bladeware that has received very little international attention. Cheers Chris

4th April 2011, 08:04 PM	#8
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Here is an interesting article on the outlaws. If anyone can translate the relevant parts it would be useful. I've tried typing it out and using babelfish, but the meaning seems to get lost in translation.