South American Knives

[Ian]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Ian,

Yes, there are similarities to the Spanish punals, for me a sign from where they spring from.
But looking at the handle, the foot of the scabbard and the scabbard clip I am very positive that it is indeed a Brazil knife. The feature of the brass covered or brass inlaid ricasso is also seen by the Brazil faca de pontas, see attached picture.

Best regards,
Detlef

Agree completely Detlef. Just referencing a possible progenitor for that very fine knife. Everything looks Brazilian in manufacture, as you say.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Ian

Just referencing a possible progenitor for that very fine knife.

Yes Ian, I also think that the progenitor is Mediterranean.
But the oldest form are the Venetian daggers IMVHO.

Attached picture shows from up to down:
1. dagger from Venezuela
2. from the Canary Island
3. from Albacete, Spain
4. from Corsica
sorry for the picture quality

Regards,
Detlef