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**VERY LARGE**QUALITY**19th Century French Riberon Spanish Import Navaja Folding Fighting / Utility Knife With Maker Marked Sharp Scimitar Form Blade, Decorated Polished Horn & Brass Section Scales. Sn 22193 - 22193
The Navaja is a traditional Spanish folding-blade fighting and utility knife. One of the oldest folding knife patterns still in production, the first true Navajas originated in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. In Spain, the term navaja is often used to generally describe all folding-blade knives. The etymology of the word navaja is derived from the Latin novacula, meaning razor, and the Andalusian knife known as the navaja is thought to have derived from the navaja de afeitar, or straight razor used for shaving. Like the straight razor, the navaja's blade folds into the handle when not in use. In Spain the navaja epitomized the concept of a defensive knife to be carried at all times on the person. The design is thought to have been first adopted by the working classes - mule drivers, teamsters, artisans, and sailors as well as by the majos, the "gentlemen of the lower class" of Andalusia. Its association with barateros, pícaros, jácaros and rufos (gamblers, rogues, ruffians, and thugs) comes from its frequent use as a weapon of the underworld, where it was often used to enforce the collection of gambling debts or to rob innocent victims. Towards the end of the 19th century, French cutlers started mass-producing millions of navajas, and eventually drove the Spanish artisanal production out of business. This quality made example is one of the French export Navajas made for the Spanish market. The steel blade in scimitar form is just over 8” in length, 1 ½” broad at its widest and the spine is 3mm thick. The blade has dark age related staining consistent with age and one side has the faint French makers name ‘Riberon’, a known maker of Navaja's. The knife measures 17 ¾” overall length when open. The knife has Polished Horn scales set on a brass frame & secured by dome head brass pins. The lower polished horn sections have attractive typical naïve foliate hand applied decoration. The upper scales have been polished until translucent and coloured with a Tortoise Shell appearance. One of the upper scales is inlaid with a white metal escutcheon engraved with flower device. The upper scalloped bolsters are brass. The lower bolsters have typical brass roundels. The price for this attractive fighting / utility knife worthy of further research regarding the maker includes UK delivery. Sn 22193 (folding knives drawer office)
£375.00

**LARGE**19th Century Spanish Navaja Folding Fighting / Utility Lock Knife With Sharp Scimitar Form Blade Marked With Stylised Eagle Trademark & Polished Horn Scales. Sn 22162:1 - 22162:1
The Navaja is a traditional Spanish folding-blade fighting and utility knife. One of the oldest folding knife patterns still in production, the first true Navajas originated in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. In Spain, the term navaja is often used to generally describe all folding-blade knives. The etymology of the word navaja is derived from the Latin novacula, meaning razor, and the Andalusian knife known as the navaja is thought to have derived from the navaja de afeitar, or straight razor used for shaving. Like the straight razor, the navaja's blade folds into the handle when not in use. In Spain the navaja epitomized the concept of a defensive knife to be carried at all times on the person. The design is thought to have been first adopted by the working classes - mule drivers, teamsters, artisans, and sailors as well as by the majos, the "gentlemen of the lower class" of Andalusia. Its association with barateros, pícaros, jácaros and rufos (gamblers, rogues, ruffians, and thugs) comes from its frequent use as a weapon of the underworld, where it was often used to enforce the collection of gambling debts or to rob innocent victims. This example has the form and characteristics of those made in the 19th Century and is large. The heavy razor sharp, steel blade in scimitar form is 7” in length, 1 ¼” broad at its widest and the spine is 2mm thick. The blade has staining consistent with age and one side has a stylised stamped Eagle Trademark above faint unreadable maker or retailer mark. The knife measures 15 ½” overall length when open. The knife has Polished Horn scales. The bolsters are German silver. Behind the upper bolsters is a release lever which operates the blade locking catch and works as it should. The grip frame is steel. The price for this antique fighting / utility knife includes UK delivery. Sn 22162:1 (drawers office)
£195.00

**RARE**Cold War / Soviet Afghan War Era Russian Paratrooper’s & Pilot’s 2nd Model Jump Escape Knife & Scabbard. Sn 22067 - 22067
This is an original 2nd model Soviet military issue Paratrooper’s Drop Knife as issued to parachutists and pilots during the Cold War and during the Soviet Afghan War era. These knives were used by paratroopers who were hung up or tangled in their parachutes' shroud lines. The knives were normally carried in a pouch on top of the paratrooper’s reserve parachute which is worn on the stomach (see page 234 of ‘The Military Knife & Bayonet’ by Brett where one of these knives are illustrated. Our example is in excellent condition. Its bakelite or compressed wood scales are undamaged and secured by alloy rivets (1st model examples has single one piece grips). Both grips have embossed stylised ‘bird’ or ‘dragon’ devices. The hilt is holed for wrist strap. Its uniquely shaped 5 ¼” blade has a correct rounded blunt tip and sharp serrated edges on both sides of the mid section. The blade is clean with just some light surface rubbing. The blade shank is numbered ’01 (or 7)60B’. The knife has its original correct ribbed open top plastic scabbard which has small wings at the throat, holed, most likely for stitching to kit or uniform. The price for this rare parachutist’s escape knife & scabbard includes UK delivery. ED 22067 (small fixed blades knives box storeroom)
£475.00

**LARGE**1904-1930 French Made Beauvoir Spanish Import Navaja Folding Fighting / Utility Knife With Trade Marked Sharp Scimitar Form Blade, Decorated Polished Horn & Brass Section Scales. Sn 21966:8 - 21966:8
The Navaja is a traditional Spanish folding-blade fighting and utility knife. One of the oldest folding knife patterns still in production, the first true Navajas originated in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. In Spain, the term navaja is often used to generally describe all folding-blade knives. The etymology of the word navaja is derived from the Latin novacula, meaning razor, and the Andalusian knife known as the navaja is thought to have derived from the navaja de afeitar, or straight razor used for shaving. Like the straight razor, the navaja's blade folds into the handle when not in use. In Spain the navaja epitomized the concept of a defensive knife to be carried at all times on the person. The design is thought to have been first adopted by the working classes - mule drivers, teamsters, artisans, and sailors as well as by the majos, the "gentlemen of the lower class" of Andalusia. Its association with barateros, pícaros, jácaros and rufos (gamblers, rogues, ruffians, and thugs) comes from its frequent use as a weapon of the underworld, where it was often used to enforce the collection of gambling debts or to rob innocent victims. At the end of the 19th century, French cutlers started mass-producing millions of navajas, and eventually drove the Spanish artisanal production out of business. This quality made example is one of the French export Navajas made by the French Cutlers Beauvoir who made these knives between 1904 & 1930 for the Spanish market. The razor sharp steel blade in scimitar form is 7 ½” in length, 1¼” broad at its widest and the spine is 3mm thick. The blade has dark age related staining consistent with age and one side has the company trademark of the French maker Beauvoir. The knife measures just under 16 ¾” overall length when open. The knife has Polished Horn scales set on a brass frame & secured by dome head brass pins. The polished horn sections have attractive typical naïve foliate hand applied decoration. On one side, one horn section has an inlaid white metal shield escutcheon. On the same side the edge of one piece of horn has a small chip to one edge and another has an old stable repair with one dome head brass pin being replaced by a steel pin to secure a small crack. All of the sections are totally secure. The bolsters are brass. The price for this attractive fighting / utility knife includes UK delivery. Sn 21966:8 (in folding knives drawer office)
£395.00

**LARGE**1889 -1911 French Made Bechon-Gorce Spanish Import Navaja Folding Fighting / Utility Lock Knife With Maker Marked Sharp Scimitar Form Blade, Decorated Polished Horn & Brass Section Scales. Sn 21966:7 - 21966:7
The Navaja is a traditional Spanish folding-blade fighting and utility knife. One of the oldest folding knife patterns still in production, the first true Navajas originated in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. In Spain, the term navaja is often used to generally describe all folding-blade knives. The etymology of the word navaja is derived from the Latin novacula, meaning razor, and the Andalusian knife known as the navaja is thought to have derived from the navaja de afeitar, or straight razor used for shaving. Like the straight razor, the navaja's blade folds into the handle when not in use. In Spain the navaja epitomized the concept of a defensive knife to be carried at all times on the person. The design is thought to have been first adopted by the working classes - mule drivers, teamsters, artisans, and sailors as well as by the majos, the "gentlemen of the lower class" of Andalusia. Its association with barateros, pícaros, jácaros and rufos (gamblers, rogues, ruffians, and thugs) comes from its frequent use as a weapon of the underworld, where it was often used to enforce the collection of gambling debts or to rob innocent victims. At the end of the 19th century, French cutlers started mass-producing millions of navajas, and eventually drove the Spanish artisanal production out of business. This quality made example is one of the French export Navajas made by the French Cutlers Bechon Gorce who made these knives between 1889 & 1911 for the Spanish market. The steel blade in scimitar form is 6 ¼” in length, 1¼” broad at its widest and the spine is 3mm thick. The blade has dark age related staining consistent with age and one side is signed by the maker ‘Bechon-Gorce’ together with their company trademark. The knife measures 14 ¼” overall length when open. The knife has Polished Horn scales set on a brass frame & secured by dome head brass pins. The polished horn sections have attractive typical naïve foliate hand applied decoration. The horn sections have some typical fine cracks around some of the pins but are totally secure. The bolsters are brass. The upper bolsters are recessed to accommodate the locking catch with pull ring which operates as it should (when the ring is pulled the catch operates releasing the blade). The price for this attractive fighting / utility knife includes UK delivery. Sn 21966:7 (folding knives drawer office)
£395.00

SOLD SOLD (**QUALITY**Victorian Or Earlier ‘Main Gauche’ C1650 form Dueling Left Hand Parrying Dagger. Sn 22060:4 - 22060:4
The parrying dagger also known as ‘Main Guache’ (French-left hand) is a category of small handheld weapons from the European late Middle Ages and early Renaissance. These weapons were used as off-hand weapons in conjunction with a single-handed sword such as a rapier. As the name implies they were designed to parry, or defend, more effectively than a simple dagger form, typically incorporating a wider guard, and often some other defensive features to better protect the hand as well. They may also be used for attack if an opportunity arises, see page 431 of Stone’s book (an ancient Rapier which would pair nicely with this Main Gauche dagger is available separately on our website stock number Sn 22060:3). Our Main Gauche most likely made in the Victorian era or earlier in circa 1650 form has a 10 ¾” flat diamond section blade which is straight and undamaged with just light age related staining. It measures 15 ½” overall length. It has a wire bound hilt and typical large down swept cross guard incorporating a finger ring guard and urn shaped pommel. There are no maker or date marks on the dagger. As is usual with European blades of this age it is without its scabbard. The includes UK delivery. Sn 22060:4 (fixed blades box storeroom)
£0.00

1874 Dated Johan Engström Eskilstuna Sweden Curly Birch Barrel Knife With Concealed Folding Steel Blade. Sn 15908:5. - 15908:5
One of the most successful Swedish Eskilstuna cutlers was Johan Engström (1846 – 1915). Before setting up his factory in 1874 (Fabriksaktiebolaget Johan Engström), Johan had worked with cutlers and studied knife production in both Sheffield (G. Westerholm & Son) and Solingen. In his early years, Johan mainly produced razors and daggers. Johan added barrel knives to his production line in the 1870’s. The company produced high-quality barrel knives and received international recognition at shows in Sweden, France, U.S.A., and Canada. At one time the well-known US importer Edward Zinn ordered 3000 dozen barrel knives from the Engström company. Johan died in 1915 which marks the end of the Engström company. The knives used for hunting and fishing have an ingenious mechanism. The folding 4” drop point steel blade with brass scales sits inside the barrel shaped Curly Birch wood handle. The blade is released by depression of a ribbed steel lever at the butt of the handle. The folded blade can then be withdrawn from the handle, opened and then pushed back in and through the hilt until it locks in place. The knife measures 9 ¾” overall length when assembled for use. Our example is in excellent condition for its age. The wood handle is has some knocks consistent with age but no cracks or holes. The steel ferrule and butt cap with locking catch and lanyard ring lug are undamaged and function as they should. The blade’s brass scales are undamaged. One scale is crisply dated 1874 together with ‘arrow JE’ trademark of Johan Engström. The blade has just staining and light pitting to be expected. The blade is marked ‘JOH ENGSTROM ESKILSTUNA’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15908:5
£445.00

C1870’s Johan Engström Eskilstuna Sweden Curly Birch Barrel Knife With Concealed Folding Steel Blade. Sn 15908:4. - 15908:4
One of the most successful Swedish Eskilstuna cutlers was Johan Engström (1846 – 1915). Before setting up his factory in 1874 (Fabriksaktiebolaget Johan Engström), Johan had worked with cutlers and studied knife production in both Sheffield (G. Westerholm & Son) and Solingen. In his early years, Johan mainly produced razors and daggers. Johan added barrel knives to his production line in the 1870’s. The company produced high-quality barrel knives and received international recognition at shows in Sweden, France, U.S.A., and Canada. At one time the well-known US importer Edward Zinn ordered 3000 dozen barrel knives from the Engström company. Johan died in 1915 which marks the end of the Engström company. The knives used for hunting and fishing have an ingenious mechanism. The folding 4” drop point steel blade with brass scales sits inside the barrel shaped Curly Birch wood handle. The blade is released by depression of a ribbed steel lever at the butt of the handle. The folded blade can then be withdrawn from the handle, opened and then pushed back in and through the hilt until it locks in place. The knife measures 9 ¾” overall length when assembled for use. Made C1870’s by Engstrom our example is in excellent condition for its age. The wood handle is undamaged. The steel ferrule and butt cap with locking catch and lanyard ring are undamaged and function as they should. The blade’s brass scales are undamaged, and the blade has just staining and light pitting to be expected. The blade is marked ‘JOH ENGSTROM ESKILSTUNA’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15908:4.
£395.00

**RARE ORIGINAL BATTLE DAMAGE REPAIRED**LARGE**Victorian Era North West Frontier Afghan/ Pashtun Tribe Sword Size Khyber Knife With Foliate Panel Brass Inlaid Decoration. Sn 21979:4 - 21979:4
The Pashtun tribes living around the Khyber Pass traditionally use this type of Khyber knife. The Khyber Pass is the most important mountain pass in the Hindu Kush. Because it has played a strategic role in military and trade for over 2,000 years, the Khyber knife is found throughout Afghanistan, Pakistan and Northern India. The knives come in a range of different sizes, blade lengths of over 20" are not unusual. This is an excellent original example made in the Victorian Era (see page 354 of A Glossary Of The Construction Decoration & Use Of Arms & Armour by Stone where similar Khyber knives to ours are illustrated). It has a heavy 18 ½” single edged T section blade (24 ¼” overall). The 2” wide blade narrows to a pin sharp point. The 'T' section blade spine is 8mm broad. The blade has light staining consistent with age but no rust and has blued and brass inlaid foliate decoration on both sides of the blade and spine near to the hilt. The blade is sharp. Interestingly the blade has a period repair to the spine of the blade whereby 2 lozenge shaped steel plates have been riveted to the blade, securing a small cut to the top of the spine most likely battle damage caused by an opponent’s blade strike. The repair is secure and we have not encountered one of these repairs before on a tribal weapon. It has a brass hilt with polished bone scales secured by pins. The scales have age related surface wear and one scale has a small secure chip to one of the top edges. The grip frame has naïve tribal punch dot decoration. The pommel is fitted with a flat steel lug for cord. As is common the knife is without scabbard. The price for this substantial piece with ornate decoration from the British North West Frontier campaign era includes UK delivery. Sn 21979:4 (storeroom shelves behind bayonet boxes)
£295.00

SOLD SOLD (17/10) **LARGE**Victorian Era North West Frontier Afghan/ Pashtun Tribe Sword Size Khyber Knife. Sn 21979:3 - 21979:3
The Pashtun tribes living around the Khyber Pass traditionally use this type of Khyber knife. The Khyber Pass is the most important mountain pass in the Hindu Kush. Because it has played a strategic role in military and trade for over 2,000 years, the Khyber knife is found throughout Afghanistan, Pakistan and Northern India. The knives come in a range of different sizes, blade lengths of over 20" are not unusual. This is an excellent original example made in the Victorian Era (see page 354 of A Glossary Of The Construction Decoration & Use Of Arms & Armour by Stone where similar Khyber knives to ours are illustrated). It has a heavy 23 ¾” single edged T section blade (30 ½” overall). The 2 ¼” wide blade narrows to a pin sharp point. The 'T' section blade spine is 1 cm broad. The blade has just light staining consistent with age but no rust. The blade is sharp. It has a steel grip with polished horn grooved scales secured by pins. The scales are secure and have just age related surface wear. The pommel is fitted with brass lanyard ring. One arm of the brass ring has a small crack. As is common the knife is without scabbard. The price for this substantial piece from the British North West Frontier campaign era includes UK delivery. Sn 21979:3 (storeroom shelves behind bayonet boxes)
£0.00
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