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Antique Sailors Rigging Knife, 18th C.All Hand Forged, Fixed Marlin Spike

$ 36.93

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Type: Antique Sailors Rigging / Rope Knife
  • Blade Material: Iron Or Steel (?)
  • Tools: Marlin Spike
  • Condition: Used
  • Handmade: Yes
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Blade Range: Under 2.75in.
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Number of Blades: 1
  • Year: Probably 18th Century
  • Dexterity: Ambidextrous
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Lock Type: None
  • Handle Material: Forged Iron
  • Opening Mechanism: Manual

    Description

    Antique Sailors Rigging or Rope Knife. 18th century. Revolutionary War Era. Possibly early American Navy Equipment.
    Entirely hand forged by a very skilled blacksmith. , right down to the detailed rat tail at the butt end of the blade. No signature or markings.
    2 3/4” blade. 2” fixed marlin spike.
    Belt loop.
    The iron is stained with age, and, surprisingly has no pitting and remains sharp enough to cut rope.
    Condition is "Used".
    Shipped with USPS First Class Package. Buyer pays . Postage.