Two Brazilian Faca de Ponta for sharing

kronckew · 26th February 2017, 08:08 PM

yes, the grip is a coloured plastic, metal parts are german silver except the pommel cap is brass. blade is stainless.

'piloto' appears to be a type of south american tobacco used in premium cigars.

Sajen · 26th February 2017, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

yes, the grip is a coloured plastic, metal parts are german silver except the pommel cap is brass. blade is stainless.

'piloto' appears to be a type of south american tobacco used in premium cigars.

Thank you Wayne! I've seen this type also marked with "Solingen" and "Piloto" so it seems that some of them are manufactured in Germany.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 25th March 2017, 03:49 PM

A new family member, a rather large one with over 39 cm or nearly 15 1/2"
very well and heavy worked, I think from the late 19th century. Handle fittings are from horn and brass.

Sajen · 14th June 2017, 09:58 AM

Here a update what I have assembled until now.

Many thanks to Robert, Russel and Motan who has helped to find some from these!

motan · 16th June 2017, 08:34 AM

Hi Detlef, Nice group you have there, showing different size, blade types and hilts. Congrats

Sajen · 16th June 2017, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by motan

Hi Detlef, Nice group you have there, showing different size, blade types and hilts. Congrats

Hi Eytan,

Thank you!

Yes, the diversity of this daggers is great, handle material I've found until now is horn, bone (partly coloured), stone and early plastics. There seems to be also a great diversity of blade shapes like seen by the last picture. And I think that the older ones tend to be longer.

Best regards,
Detlef

Robert · 16th June 2017, 04:58 PM

One thing about these daggers that totally surprised me is that they are so well built and sturdy. I would have thought that because of how thin and delicate they look they would be easily bent or broken and of little use except for opening letters. To my surprise when handling these I quickly realized that they were meant for business and excel as a stabbing weapon. To simulate a victims clothing, skin and flesh I placed a piece of cloth over a piece of thin leather and then wrapped it around our Sunday roast while still raw. Needless to say the wife was not impressed with my little experiment. I was shocked to find just how easy it was and how little effort it had taken to push the blade into this clear to the hilt.

Beautiful, but deadly.

Best,
Robert

25th March 2017, 03:49 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,416	A new family member, a rather large one with over 39 cm or nearly 15 1/2" very well and heavy worked, I think from the late 19th century. Handle fittings are from horn and brass. Attached Images

14th June 2017, 09:58 AM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,416	Here a update what I have assembled until now. Many thanks to Robert, Russel and Motan who has helped to find some from these! Attached Images

26th February 2017, 08:08 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	yes, the grip is a coloured plastic, metal parts are german silver except the pommel cap is brass. blade is stainless. 'piloto' appears to be a type of south american tobacco used in premium cigars.

16th June 2017, 08:34 AM	#5
motan Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Jerusalem Posts: 274	Hi Detlef, Nice group you have there, showing different size, blade types and hilts. Congrats

16th June 2017, 04:58 PM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	One thing about these daggers that totally surprised me is that they are so well built and sturdy. I would have thought that because of how thin and delicate they look they would be easily bent or broken and of little use except for opening letters. To my surprise when handling these I quickly realized that they were meant for business and excel as a stabbing weapon. To simulate a victims clothing, skin and flesh I placed a piece of cloth over a piece of thin leather and then wrapped it around our Sunday roast while still raw. Needless to say the wife was not impressed with my little experiment. I was shocked to find just how easy it was and how little effort it had taken to push the blade into this clear to the hilt. Beautiful, but deadly. Best, Robert