Pocket knife; possibly from Albacete, 19th century.

Pocket knife; possibly from Albacete, 19th century.
Brass, horn, wood, and steel.
It has some damage.
Measurements: 51.5 cm (length); 5 cm (width, when closed).
A large-format pocketknife belonging to the 19th-century Spanish cutlery tradition. It features a long, narrow, and pointed blade made of steel, with a longitudinal groove that lends the blade lightness and contributes to its ornamental character.The handle, with a curved profile, combines horn and wood, enhanced by brass elements and reinforcements. The combination of these materials, along with the blade’s pronounced shape, is characteristic of large Spanish pocket knives.
Based on its formal characteristics, the piece can be linked to the cutlery production of Albacete, one of the main historical centers of Spanish cutlery.