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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - So I found this old knife...

Posted: 6/12/2017 6:04:39 PM EDT

and I can't find any info on it.

Says "corsan denton burdekin and co." On the blade.

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Posted: 6/12/2017 6:50:46 PM EDT

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Made knives from circa 1850 - 1863.

Posted: 6/12/2017 7:00:43 PM EDT

[#2]

Well that's more info than I've found from google. Lol

Posted: 6/12/2017 7:15:40 PM EDT

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Even though it looks like a dagger, Sheffield Makers called those "Spearpoint Bowies" or "Side Knives".
It looks like it's in decent shape. I've seen those go in excess of $1k in that condition.
The stacked leather handle may not be original. I do not believe I have ever seen that style handle from that time period.

Posted: 6/12/2017 7:27:38 PM EDT

[#4]

Great looking knife, I like it.

Posted: 6/12/2017 7:30:58 PM EDT

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Even though it looks like a dagger, Sheffield Makers called those "Spearpoint Bowies" or "Side Knives".
It looks like it's in decent shape. I've seen those go in excess of $1k in that condition.
The stacked leather handle may not be original. I do not believe I have ever seen that style handle from that time period.

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Posted: 6/12/2017 7:34:12 PM EDT

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Great looking knife, I like it.

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Me too. Found in the bottom of one of dad's tool boxes in the garage. The leather closest to the blade is messed up a bit. But it's still sharp and smooth there aren't any large burrs or anything.

Posted: 8/13/2017 5:54:59 PM EDT

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Even though it looks like a dagger, Sheffield Makers called those "Spearpoint Bowies" or "Side Knives".
It looks like it's in decent shape. I've seen those go in excess of $1k in that condition.
The stacked leather handle may not be original. I do not believe I have ever seen that style handle from that time period.

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for that time period, a lot of them shipped to San Francisco.
SF was wild back then, and lots of knives and concealable handguns were old there.

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