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18th December 07, 06:32 PM
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 Originally Posted by Woodsheal
My guess is that it's a Victorian period civilian sgian which some previous owner put to alot of use as a practical knife. That blade is surely quite worn down from its original dimensions!
I agree about the blade wear. I would guess it was a drop point and has taken on this shape with repeated use and sharpening. It still has a decent edge. The wood on the back of the handle also shows some use wear.
I've done some searching for Fletcher and if not a manufacturer it might have been the owner. I'm only aware of the Glenorchy Fletchers so I might look there a little.
A gentle rubbing with a terry towel removed some grit and the silver came back to life nicely.
I also found out that the previous owner sold it for and elderly gentleman who has been collecting knives for 50 years. This was one of the first he acquired.
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