Albacete Puñal
Spanish
Albacete, Kingdom of Spain
Last half 19th century (ca. 1860 - 1890)
Iron, brass, bone
Blade: 21,9cm
Hilt & Blade: 32,4cm
Hilt, Blade, Sheath: -cm
Collection Date: 2024
Collection Number: 398

Ex. Harry Wagner Collection (Eastern Edge): Columbus, Ohio, USA (2024)

A European knife from the ancient city of Albacete, Spain, a city well known for their cutlery and knife production since the 15th century. This barrel style, reminiscent of plug bayonets, has been common since the 18th century. Most are of the same basic form with slight variation in materials and decoration.

This example has a double- edged steel blade with a medial ridge that tapers into a long sharp point. The center is pierced with a brass insert and decorated in floral punch dot incisions. Steel diamond shaped cross guard. The barrel hilt is composed of a brass collar and pommel, separated by a bone center grip. Stippled zig- zag designs on the brass sections. Missing its sheath. Dating to around the third quarter of the 19th century.

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