Odd knife

[M ELEY]

Nice piece with original patina. OK, not a trousse piece, but NOT an asparagus knife either! The handle/hilt not quite a perfect fit for the tang, so probably replaced in its working life. So it still must remain in that fuzzy catagory of 'old sword', but a nice one. Could be a big old Confederate bowie/sword (yes, they had some this length), could be a Southwestern Colonial sword/machete type, etc,etc. Nice find.

[katana]

Originally Posted by M ELEY

Nice piece with original patina. OK, not a trousse piece, but NOT an asparagus knife either! .

Ah...I see, lets 'pick on' David I must admit I was tempted to bid, but the 2mm thickness of the blade put me off. Glad its not a 'silly' gardening implement though

As to the Asparagus spear, it has a 'pride of place' on my computer desk ....just in case a renagade vegetable attacks

Regards David

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by katana

Ah...I see, lets 'pick on' David I must admit I was tempted to bid, but the 2mm thickness of the blade put me off. Glad its not a 'silly' gardening implement though

As to the Asparagus spear, it has a 'pride of place' on my computer desk ....just in case a renagade vegetable attacks

Regards David

LOL, I kinda liked the picture of you opening the letter with it!

[asomotif]

possibly made from an old saw?

Yep, this looks a lot like the old saws that my father in law just refuses to throw away.

But maybe with some cleaning , could be wootz