Folding knife, origin opinions please

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Chris Evans

... My gut feeling is that it is not Spanish ...

I am with you Chris; too many details to exclude such probability. That blade tip is perfectly blunt. Meaning that this knife is exclusively made to only cut with its edge, no chance for it to pierce; there ought to be a purpose to be so. As for the precious decoration, well ... no comments .

[Raf]

Originally Posted by fernando

I am with you Chris; too many details to exclude such probability. That blade tip is perfectly blunt. Meaning that this knife is exclusively made to only cut with its edge, no chance for it to pierce; there ought to be a purpose to be so. As for the precious decoration, well ... no comments .

Think . 4 crosses? symbol of fish ?

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Raf

Think . 4 crosses? symbol of fish ?

What ... a sports fish knife ?.

[Raf]

The images I posted were from the Science Museum Study group . Described as circumcision knives or for general surgery.Early nineteenth century. Made sense to me if not to anyone else .

[fernando]

On a benefit of the doubt basis, i googled on circumcision knives. Amazing how zillions of them show up ... and in styles for all tastes.
Still i don't subscribe the thesis that Ken's knife is one of them. If i am wrong, you may tie me to the whipping post .

[Kmaddock]

Thanks all for your considered opinions,

The tip is not completely blunt and it would pierce skin with a gentle amount of force behind it.

It is a nice piece and I will put it down to early to mid 1800's, It is not what I collect but I enjoy it all the same and happy to have it in my collection.

Regards all,

Ken

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Kmaddock

... It is not what I collect but I enjoy it all the same ...

And if you don't ... just tell .