SCARCE BLACKFEET COYOTE JAW KNIFE, A WOMAN'S WEAPON
19th c. Montana, built using a steel single-edged thin trade blade (probably French), retaining a sharp edge, the jaw holding four teeth, set by a single brass rivet, the haft joined by a punch decorated cuff of pewter. No sheath. A fine example. 4" blade, 8 3/4" overall. Some corrosion, as expected.
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19th c. Montana, built using a steel single-edged thin trade blade (probably French), retaining a sharp edge, the jaw holding four teeth, set by a single brass rivet, the haft joined by a punch decorated cuff of pewter. No sheath. A fine example. 4" blade, 8 3/4" overall. Some corrosion, as expected.
