Posted 6 years ago
Bigship_Iron
(15 items)
Not sure what kind of knife or how old it is ?
Could anyone help ?
Thank you and
Merry Christmas :
Vintage knife | ||
| Pocket Knives211 of 680 |  |  |
Vintage knife | ||
| Pocket Knives211 of 680 | | |
Posted 6 years ago
Bigship_Iron
(15 items)
Not sure what kind of knife or how old it is ?
Could anyone help ?
Thank you and
Merry Christmas :
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This falls into the category of "quill" knife - a knife with very small blade(s) used to cut a "nib" in the end of a quill feather to make a writing pen. It is unnecessarily elaborate and beautifully made, as were fine personal items 200+ years ago. Probably French and ca. 1800. If the inch measurements are a bit too long that also points toward French origin. Most quill knives are simply small (2" - 2 1/2") single-blade, folding knives although some exotic examples have up to 40 tiny blades.
Thank you so much !! Very helpful !
I’m so pleased you taken the time to reply!
Top Man Ron !