bone knife with copper blade

[larson1951]

I have never found a complete knife
this is a first for me to find one with a blade of any kind
I am pretty excited
it became exposed from all the snow melt and run off
larson

 

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[naturegirl]

Banner! Ok, I know I'm always the first to hollar that here. Or it seems like it to me. But REALLY. This is another fine example of an historic treasure! You are da man lars! I can only hope to find such a thing. You're preserving history and saving it from the plow, so I say Banner!

 

[larson1951]

thank you so very much naturegirl
I am still trying to calm down after picking this up
I am surprised that it isn't broke
larson

 

[watercolor]

OMG!!

The blade alone is exceptional. . . but complete with the bone handle is just incredible

A once in a lifetime find!

 

[timtreasure]

WOW!!!!!! That is amazing... great find Tim

 

[Newt]

That deserves the banner. Awesome find.
Newt

 

[headhunter7]

Very cool!!!!!!

 

[pickaway]

Niceun...

 

[dblski]

How often do we get to see something like that, it is museum worthy. Larson I am just so thankful you share all these wonderful finds with us.
Jake

 

[larson1951]

Thanks people
I really feel honored for the banner votes and would be so blessed if it did make banner
once again, thank you,
larson1951

BTW, the copper blade has such a sharp edge on it that I can cut a tomato easily with it
I can't figure out how it could stay so sharp for so long

 

[Lone Star]

Lars you've outdone yourself! That is way cool. Thanks for showing. G

 

[Flintfinder of Mo.]

I think I'll ring the Banner button on this.. If i get some rain, I'm gonna kick your tail... LOL... You did good... Only Jeff and Marc can give banners , or you would have one on this find.
John

 

[Blacksheep]

Fantastic find! Appreciate you taking the time to share this (and all your others) with us!

 

[larson1951]

thank you John and Lone Star and Blacksheep
I am inspired by your comments and also the banner thoughts
I think I have to hurry up and get my work done so I can go walk the field
on second thought, the heck with the work
I am gonna go out right now
Larson1951

 

[Flintfinder of Mo.]

You Did it... I am so happy for ya..... Your gonna be floating for a while..... Way to go Lars....

 

[romeo-1]

That find must be pretty darn close to unique. 1st time I have seen anything like it. To when would it date?

 

[larson1951]

thank you, thannnnnnnk you!
I wish I could date it but does any one know how long a hammered copper blade has been around??
lars

 

[JP]

This is one of the coolest items for banner that I've seen in a long time.

I usually don't say this, but have you thought about donating or loaning it to your local museum (of course one of those donations that names you with the option to get it back) ? They would have a way to preserve it. Bone usually becomes brittle after being exposed to air again. It's just it's a find of a lifetime and I would say probably very unique.

Thanks for sharing.

Congratulations for finding it.

HH

 

[kuger]

Now,Thats outstanding!!!I have never seen one of those found!

 

[Newt]

Congrats on the Banner! Well deserved.
Newt