Needle-Point Style Spanish Dagger, Circa 1520

This dagger was unearthed near Tampa Bay in the early 1960s. The 7 7/8 inch needle-point blade has a shallow diamond cross-section. The crossguard has short down-turned quillons, and is decorated with three deep accent grooves at its center. The pommel is round and decorated with grooves in an oblong curved pattern.

Specifications
Type:Dagger
Style:Quillon
Country:Spain (?)
Overall Length:12 2/16 inches
Overall Width:2 3/8 inches
Hilt Length:4 2/8 inches
Blade Length:7 7/8 inches
Weight:5 1/2 ounces
Grip:Missing