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Indian scalper 1
Forged from pre 1820's file (had hand cut teeth). Appears to be multi-layered steel.
WI guard forged from old bolt found in creek near old Civil War mill site. Deer legbone handle with braided cord and rawhide wraps, carved.
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KnifeMaker Comment by Carl Rechsteiner on December 28, 2014 at 18:16 -
The biggest surprise with this old file, other than it being hand-cut, was finding it complied of layers of steel, just like any modern day "Damascus". I've had several other knowledgeable bladesmiths and knifemakers examine the blade closely and all have determined it to be layered steel as well.
Super cool find in an old junk box.
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Comment by Bob Robinson on December 27, 2014 at 20:51
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Very nice.
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Comment by Jan Carter on December 27, 2014 at 15:54
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Sue is right. Very cool that it comes with a well respected past. Forged first and forged again
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Featured Comment by Charles Sample on December 27, 2014 at 13:42 -
Neat!
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Comment by Michael Squier on December 27, 2014 at 10:28
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that is pretty cool.
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Comment by Sue OldsWidow on December 27, 2014 at 10:16
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excellent knife with a built in History !
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