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

$ 36.93

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

    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.