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9th September 2009, 11:39 PM
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Location: East Coast USA
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The knife in question is 1960s-70s vintage probably a Japanese copy.
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10th September 2009, 12:55 AM
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Razor sharp ?
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10th September 2009, 01:17 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Room 101, Glos. UK
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since we're on bowies at the moment,
here's an unusual one with a rib bone as a grip. no markings  have no idea how old or where from. white metal guard is shaped to the end of the bone & appears to be german silver (alpaca). 6.25" blade, 1.125" wide, 3/16" thick. not sure what animal the bone came from. |
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10th September 2009, 05:57 PM
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Arms Historian
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Location: Route 66
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Very nice Kronckew! Hard to say where from or when, but a stunning example of craftsmanship, and regardless of antiquity or lack thereof, these kinds of knives are highly sought after in many of the regions I have been in during travels. As I was describing earlier, these outdoorsmen deeply cherish thier weapons, and anachronistic as it seems, the frontiers are still very much alive! All the best, Jim |
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10th September 2009, 05:38 PM
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Location: Route 66
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Interesting! How is this determined? |
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