Defense Dagger, XIX Century

Fine and sober Spanish colonial defense dagger, forged in the 19th century. This is a slim and elegant weapon that comes in its original leather scabbard, something quite rare in this kind of pieces. The dagger has a carved grip with polished brass ferrules and carved cross-guard, made of the same material as the grip. The blade is made of steel and is very well preserved, boasting a simple and stylized design. In the rain guard we can see a fine engraved decoration adorning both sides, in the shape of a series of parallel short lines.Daggers are bladed weapons flat blade and sharp point. These pieces are usually double-edged weapons. This particular one is a defense dagger designed for the protection of the user. In the past, these weapons were also carried by women who could use them to defend themselves against attackers. The dagger that we can see in the images is very interesting because of its ancient age and also because it comes into its original scabbard.This daggers scabbard is made of dark leather with a very simple design. It is in perfect condition and it has the original iron chape, designed to prevent the daggers sharp point from cutting the leather and wound its carrier. The scabbards mouth is reinforced by a hand-stitched leather strap and there is also a folded strap designed to hang the weapon from the belt or the clothes.In essence, this wonderful colonial dagger is an antique and beautiful weapon, a witness of past troubled times and is bound to become part of the best collection of ancient weapons.Measurements: Total lenght: 355 mm. Lenght of blade: 244 mm. Lenght of scabbard: 325 mm.