Identify this knife please

[Cverhaert]

Does someone recognize this type/make of knife ? i found it in my grandmothers garden (Belgium), since they bought the house in the 50's and no one has ever seen this knife i figure it must me atleast 60 years old. there is an inscription but its

barely readable. thanks a lot

 

[Ajack60]

The picture is not showing up.

 

[Cverhaert]

i have inserted the imagelink but it does not show up indeed , is there another way ? thanks

 

[Cverhaert]

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[Cverhaert]

 

[Cverhaert]

there u go

 

[MittenStateMashers]

That’s cool.

Edit: the tortoise shell scales are awesome and reminds me of old acoustic guitar pick guards.

 

[afishhunter]

Some type of gardening knife?

 

[KenHash]

That "pommel" (?) is interesting. I wonder if it must have a specific purpose.

 

[jceckrosh]

Looks like an old Navaja. Hence the ALBACETE.

 

[Cverhaert]

Looks like an old Navaja. Hence the ALBACETE.

Exactly i just figured out the word Albacete too ! i have found similar models but not one like this one with the tortoise shell scales , could you put a year on this one ?

 

[jceckrosh]

Exactly i just figured out the word Albacete too ! i have found similar models but not one like this one with the tortoise shell scales , could you put a year on this one ?

I can't, someone might be able to. I have a modern Navaja, so know just a tiny bit about the traditionals.

If you edit your title to include Navaja, you might get more action from people who may know.

 

[Dr Heelhook]

That "pommel" (?) is interesting. I wonder if it must have a specific purpose.

To contain the blade I think.

 

[Frontiersteve]

Looks like a capaora .
I like it . Nice find .

 

[marcinek]

Traditional Corsican knife.

 

[scubisino]

What you have here is a classic spanish navaja made in the town of Albacete (the knife capital of spain) this model is called Capaora and is used to Neutering farm animals. In spanish Capar mean to neuter.
You can google "navaja capaoras" and see a lot of images of your navaja.
Best Regards.

 

[Frontiersteve]

Used for livestock castration and also the more usual cutting tasks .

Beat me to it : see above .

 

[Cverhaert]

What you have here is a classic spanish navaja made in the town of Albacete (the knife capital of spain) this model is called Capaora and is used to Neutering farm animals. In spanish Capar mean to neuter.
You can google "navaja capaoras" and see a lot of images of your navaja.
Best Regards.

I am really impressed !

 

[BladeScout]

Traditional Corsican knife.

Traditional Spanish* knife which grew to be also popular on Corsica.

*Albacete - Spanish city famous for their knives.

OP: EUR1930 buys you this one, if you want a replacement knife.

 

[Cverhaert]

What you have here is a classic spanish navaja made in the town of Albacete (the knife capital of spain) this model is called Capaora and is used to Neutering farm animals. In spanish Capar mean to neuter.
You can google "navaja capaoras" and see a lot of images of your navaja.
Best Regards.

Any idea what year this could be from ?