higgins 75 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Can anyone id this Knife as i am trying to find out for someone.It was found on their farm and only recently he showed it to me so i took these pics but so far i can t find anything info about it. Close up of handle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,935 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Whats that metal? Looks Brass, but probably Bronze no ? I see some green on the blade. is it one piece ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
higgins 75 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 it feels solid and one piece and the handle is heavy metal looks like brass but could some other metal,is it a military knife or some other type? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,935 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Don`t think it`s even a knife. looks more short sword to me, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
higgins 75 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 IT S too heavy for using as a general?utility knife i was thinking short sword type like you said<i Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hobble 11 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Could it possibly be older than you think? I have a friend who is into his history and metal detecting etc...will ask him when im back at work tomorrow. :0) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
higgins 75 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Im also into metal detecting but dont know much about knives?swords just interested in finding out more so i can let him know what it might be> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hobble 11 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) In the same club buddy..ive had one for abt 5mnths now(metal detector that is). but dont know much abt past history and identification of finds. :0) Edited February 26, 2014 by hobble 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,935 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/20276586_a-19thc-french-foot-artillery-short-sword-the-double-e 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
higgins 75 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/20276586_a-19thc-french-foot-artillery-short-sword-the-double-e Nice work rake about,mine looks like it had been made without the swirls on the hilt guard or it was cut off at some point,thanks for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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