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Old 3rd February 2017, 03:41 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by colin henshaw
The only knives I have seen with similar antler handles, were from the Sami people in northern Finland, I believe. But with much shorter blades than this piece.

Not really a practical weapon, so maybe an item of display/parade costume ??
Yes I was thinking Lappland and you are right it could be ritual / traditional ceremonial piece, it does appear to have some age .
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