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I am pleased to offer this Antique 1851 Whaling Iron, Brass, and Stag Horn Knife! This is truly a one of a kind piece!

This large knife has a curved iron blade that folds into the thick stag horn covered handle. The top of the knife is fitted with brass, and is engraved with "1851" above a whaling tool symbol, and on the other side "The New Bedford Belle".

The bottom of the knife is fit with a thick piece of brass, which has a depiction of whalers scrimshawed into the base (see photos!)

The New Bedford Belle was a whaling ship built by Arvin Cannon who, along with his four brothers, was one of the finest ship carpenters of the time. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)

The knife comes with its original leather belt holster, which is riveted with copper.

This is a particularly rare piece, and could be displayed in a museum!

Blade measures approx. 6-3/8" L tang to tip
Handle approx. 8-1/2" Long
Overall Length when open is 14-1/4"

Condition:

This antique knife is in very good condition for its age (about 168 years old). The blade shows sign of heavy use and shows thorough oxidation, however it does still retain somewhat of a sharp edge. Opens and closes well. The brass pieces show scratching and nicks., and the bottom brass plate is a bit distant from the frame. The stag scales have some mild scratching and nicks and small cracks, all typical with age. Some of the pins have very old repairs/ make shifting. Leather sheath remains fairly supple with some wear to the copper rivets. Top rivet has a different age to it then the rest, could be a repair.

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