Nos amis les Anglais n'hésitent pas à parler d'un couteau oriental.
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—[We offer for sale this beautiful real and rare Vendetta knife from Corsica, late 19 C. and one in perfect condition. These knives was used exactly for the purpose they are called: To brutally settle disputes in the family honor name. The blade of slightly hollow ground cross section, 6 ½ inches with 4 inches back edge is very sharp, tapering to an acute tip. Horn grips with silver fittings. Leather scabbard with brass fittings, all original and in excellent condition. Total length 10 ½ inches. A real quality item.]
Je constate que le manche est deux fois moins long que la lame, ce qui permet sans doute de le caler dans la paume de la main pour frapper d'estoc.
Nomina si nescis, perit cognitio rerum. Edward Coke