9-1/8 Early Indian Fur Trade Knife Antique Knife Made From A File Arrowhead
TRADE KNIFE 1700's - EARLY 1800's EARLY CLAPING & HANDLE WITH FISH SCALE ETCHINGS ON EACH BLADE FACE NEAR THE HANDLE. Made from a file (the worn cross hatching you see) which was sometimes done, often by the post blacksmith or sometimes by the natives themselves to worn out files. Thanks to experienced collector Michael for this added information.