Boarding Knife 1861: Unique Design Of The Spanish Navy

BOARDING KNIFE OF THE SPANISH NAVY MODEL 1861. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	5-1861-E
Name	Boarding Knife
Era	1861
Mounting	Made of two strong gilded brass pieces. Grip with horizontal grooves, pointed pommel, and full pseudo-guard. Short quillons with no sharp edges.
Blade	Broad blade, large ricasso, double curvature, short flat backs with central ridge, and formidable edges. Asiatic-colonial inspiration. No visible manufacturing or origin marks.
Scabbard	Leather, with gilded brass throat and chape.
Inscription	17 25
Total Length	360 mm
Blade Length	260 mm
Blade Width	27 mm
Description	Approved by the Royal Order of November 14, 1861. Advantages over previous knives, tested with excellent results.

Boarding Knife 1861: Unique Design of the Spanish Navy