Vendetta dagger new purchase.

Gonzoadler · 11th February 2022, 08:54 PM

I think that many 19th and early 20th century Vendetta daggers are decorative or touristic, too. A second piece I own is a miniature version. Because of the size and the delicate construction it is not a really good weapon.

total length 19.5cm; blade length 11.5cm

David R · 12th February 2022, 12:41 AM

I think the "give-away" is when the bolster is not forged in one with the blade, but is a separate piece fitted below the choil.
There are a LOT of small daggers out there, Gamblers, Prostitutes and the US "Sam Bell Dirks"... and when we go back in time, the tiny Venetian Stilettos. We also get a category known as "Muff Daggers" and also tiny pistols known as "Muff Pistols", subjects for some fun discussion and research.
Personal opinion.... would it do the job? Not always to kill, but to discourage.... a bit like a Velo-dog pistol!

Interested Party · 12th February 2022, 03:06 AM

11.5 cm should be enough for an average sized human. I always imagined these were for up close and personal use with a sewing machine like thrust. If I remember correctly Levine said the folding vendetta knives didn't have a release for the blade's locking mechanism. So, I have always assumed the knife was left with the victim. Both points are pure speculation.

DavidR good eye about the bolster.

Sajen · 12th February 2022, 10:14 AM

I am nearly sure that the bolster is always integral!

11th February 2022, 08:54 PM	#1
Gonzoadler Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 255	I think that many 19th and early 20th century Vendetta daggers are decorative or touristic, too. A second piece I own is a miniature version. Because of the size and the delicate construction it is not a really good weapon. total length 19.5cm; blade length 11.5cm Attached Images

12th February 2022, 12:41 AM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,121	I think the "give-away" is when the bolster is not forged in one with the blade, but is a separate piece fitted below the choil. There are a LOT of small daggers out there, Gamblers, Prostitutes and the US "Sam Bell Dirks"... and when we go back in time, the tiny Venetian Stilettos. We also get a category known as "Muff Daggers" and also tiny pistols known as "Muff Pistols", subjects for some fun discussion and research. Personal opinion.... would it do the job? Not always to kill, but to discourage.... a bit like a Velo-dog pistol!

12th February 2022, 03:06 AM	#3
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 498	11.5 cm should be enough for an average sized human. I always imagined these were for up close and personal use with a sewing machine like thrust. If I remember correctly Levine said the folding vendetta knives didn't have a release for the blade's locking mechanism. So, I have always assumed the knife was left with the victim. Both points are pure speculation. DavidR good eye about the bolster.

12th February 2022, 10:14 AM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,214	I am nearly sure that the bolster is always integral!