ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
MOUNTAIN KNIFE. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler
Reference | 5-1960-A |
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Name | Mountain Knife |
Era | Around 1960 |
Guard | Simple blued iron structure with a single quillon pointing outward and curved upward. Checkered wooden grips secured by two pin screws with washers. |
Blade | Short and wide with shallow serrations on the spine, gradually widening toward the tip. Outer edge and false edge on the ricasso. |
Sheath | Brown or black leather with a steel chape, includes its own strap for hanging from the belt. |
Inscription | F.N. TOLEDO under imperial crown |
Description | First attempt at a mountain and survival knife used by the Spanish Army’s Special Units, including the first GOES formed in 1957. |
Total Length | 250 mm |
Blade Length | 145 mm |
Blade Width | 17 mm |
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