Lot of 2: Skinning/Scalping Knifes with Decorated
A) Knife has slightly curved single-edged blade made from a file. Wooden handle decorated with three brass tacks on each side and a pewter ferrule at bottom. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with some darker spots. Handle has some minor age cracking and marks from use. B) Single edged clip-point blade with tapered wooden handle decorated with pierced pewter ferrule above blade. CONDITION: Blade polished with some minor surface corrosion, handle shows some cracks from age at top. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Jon Mehl.Blade Length: A) 7-1/8", B) 5-3/4"Overall Length: A) 11-1/2", B) 10-1/4"Serial Number:
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A) Knife has slightly curved single-edged blade made from a file. Wooden handle decorated with three brass tacks on each side and a pewter ferrule at bottom. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with some darker spots. Handle has some minor age cracking and marks from use. B) Single edged clip-point blade with tapered wooden handle decorated with pierced pewter ferrule above blade. CONDITION: Blade polished with some minor surface corrosion, handle shows some cracks from age at top. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Jon Mehl.Blade Length: A) 7-1/8", B) 5-3/4"Overall Length: A) 11-1/2", B) 10-1/4"Serial Number: