Knife for I.D. - U.S. ?

colin henshaw · 5th July 2020, 04:17 PM

Hi

I don't really collect European Arms & Armour and know little on the subject, but decided to go for this piece (came with a couple of French bayonets), as it has that "primitive" look that I like, also a good old patina. At first I thought it might be Anglo-Indian (south Asian) in origin, but after looking over the internet, wonder if it could be in fact North American perhaps Civil War period ??

The blade looks a bit as if it was made from a cut down cutlass or similar and has these unusual markings on either side. It has a thick spine to one side with a sharp edge for the last 2-3 inches, the other side is fully edged.

Its a large heavy knife and no doubt would be effective in combat. Length of the knife itself is 17.5 inches or 44cm.

Any information, references etc would be appreciated, thanks in advance.

5th July 2020, 04:17 PM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Knife for I.D. - U.S. ? Hi I don't really collect European Arms & Armour and know little on the subject, but decided to go for this piece (came with a couple of French bayonets), as it has that "primitive" look that I like, also a good old patina. At first I thought it might be Anglo-Indian (south Asian) in origin, but after looking over the internet, wonder if it could be in fact North American perhaps Civil War period ?? The blade looks a bit as if it was made from a cut down cutlass or similar and has these unusual markings on either side. It has a thick spine to one side with a sharp edge for the last 2-3 inches, the other side is fully edged. Its a large heavy knife and no doubt would be effective in combat. Length of the knife itself is 17.5 inches or 44cm. Any information, references etc would be appreciated, thanks in advance. Attached Images