Old knife need to ID period

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Lennyt, Mar 26, 2023.

  1. Lennyt

    Lennyt Well-Known Member

    I got this knife from estate sale.
    According to seller it is from Alaska and the handle is fossilized wallrus tusk.
    The blade is Damascus steel.
    Can anyone confirm that and maybe point on when it was made.
    No marks on any kind on blade or handle.

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    Lennyt, Mar 26, 2023
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  2. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    bosko69, Mar 26, 2023
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  3. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Hollyblue, Mar 26, 2023
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I concur....& the handle looks to be fossilized ..

    a good blade maker will usually mark his work..
     
    komokwa, Mar 26, 2023
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  5. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    These knives are popping up at flea markets and craft fairs. I saw some just like it last summer at the Yarmouth Pirate Festival here on Cape Cod. My son and grandson collect knives so I'm always checking out vendors who sell them. I suspect it's made in China.
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, Mar 30, 2023
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  6. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    These days I assume everything's made in China until proven otherwise.When I find an ancient piece w/ a 'Made In India' or 'Japan' stamp I'm ecstatic-it's an artifact,a unicorn.
    PS-The ultimate-A Walmart item w/a 'Made In the USA' & an American Flag on it.
     
    bosko69, Mar 30, 2023
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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    komokwa, Mar 30, 2023
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  8. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Komo-that about says it all.
     
    bosko69, Mar 30, 2023
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  9. JewelryPicker

    JewelryPicker Well-Known Member

    CHI-NA
     
    JewelryPicker, Apr 17, 2023
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  10. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    :hilarious:
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, May 15, 2023
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