How old is this Navaja?

[rp30132]

I just purchased my first “navaja” and don’t know to much about them. I was wondering if there is someone that can help me clarify some historical dates. Not sure if it’s original to it’s time or is it an imitation can someone help?

-Navaja folding knife with engraved blade.
-The engraving is a little worn off, but you can see a floral scene with Recu... across the middle. Can't read what comes after the cu.
-There is also P.N. stamped on it.
-It is a smaller Naveja only 3 1/2 inches long closed.

[Gtrclktr-351]

Sorry, can't help with any info, but it is a very interesting knife. Hope some of the more knowledgeable AAPKers can shed some light on it.

[FRJ]

I just purchased my first “navaja” and don’t know to much about them. I was wondering if there is someone that can help me clarify some historical dates. Not sure if it’s original to it’s time or is it an imitation can someone help?IMG_8883.jpegIMG_8884.jpegIMG_8885.jpegIMG_8887.jpegIMG_8886.jpeg

-Navaja folding knife with engraved blade.
-The engraving is a little worn off, but you can see a floral scene with Recu... across the middle. Can't read what comes after the cu.
-There is also P.N. stamped on it.
-It is a smaller Naveja only 3 1/2 inches long closed.

Welcome here rp30132.
That is an interesting and solid looking old knife that I know nothing about.
To me, it's the kind of knife that would make a great coat pocket companion and one that I would not let get away.

[rp30132]

Sorry, can't help with any info, but it is a very interesting knife. Hope some of the more knowledgeable AAPKers can shed some light on it.

That’s what I’m hoping for. I tried doing my own research but came across similar but not identical blades.

[rp30132]

I just purchased my first “navaja” and don’t know to much about them. I was wondering if there is someone that can help me clarify some historical dates. Not sure if it’s original to it’s time or is it an imitation can someone help?IMG_8883.jpegIMG_8884.jpegIMG_8885.jpegIMG_8887.jpegIMG_8886.jpeg

-Navaja folding knife with engraved blade.
-The engraving is a little worn off, but you can see a floral scene with Recu... across the middle. Can't read what comes after the cu.
-There is also P.N. stamped on it.
-It is a smaller Naveja only 3 1/2 inches long closed.

Welcome here rp30132.
That is an interesting and solid looking old knife that I know nothing about.
To me, it's the kind of knife that would make a great coat pocket companion and one that I would not let get away.

Thanks I’m thankful to see there a pocket knife community out here. I just started collecting this is my second pocket knife (first one being an old premier). This one is definitely unique and different than what I usually see in antique stores. I took a gamble with it since I don’t know anything about it. I’m hoping it’s authentic to it’s time (1850s-1860s) but based on my research there was similar reproductions made in the 1950s.

None look identical to this one. Let’s hope someone can enlighten me