Info on antique knife

[Gunny Jake]

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The wood looks like Ebony.

 

[Robocop0068]

Here’s some close ups on the blade. I see distinctive designs etched into the metal

 

[Gunny Jake]

that’s gotta be 15th or 16th Century.

 

[Robocop0068]

that’s gotta be 15th or 16th Century.

Seriously?

 

[Gunny Jake]

Seriously?

I would think that’s a seriously old knife. No metal in the handle. The 18th Century Navaja knives have a layer of brass and proof marks. That’s one part that makes me think it was made 17th Century or earlier.

 

[Robocop0068]

I appreciate the intel sir