A full transcript and English translation of the Anonymous 1849 Manual of the Baratero.
Intended to prepare any who might encounter those diestro skilled in the use of the navaja, Knife or Scissors in the streets of Seville, Malaga, and Madrid, or in the Spanish.
Whilst not strictly a technical how-to, this Manual provides lessons in the Handling of edged weapons.
Offering an enticing window into the use of the navaja, the infamous folding Knife of the lower social classes of 19th century Spain.
A full transcript and English translation of the Anonymous 1849 Manual of the Baratero