Funky Old Knife

[mojjax]

I got it at a yard sale . It looks hand made , the handle is brass up by the blade & on the end .
I'm not sure what the red wafers are made of yet . How old ?

It is very solid & tight . I can't find any maker's mark .

 

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[Red James Cash]

Ahhhh no it won't increase the value if you clean the blade up.Youll be removing patina.Same as sharpening it,you butcher any value that it may have.

 

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[HuntinDog]

Heavens NO...
Don't clean it other than a light scrubbing with a plastic brush and soapy water.
The value is in the age and if you make look new the it's just that ...
An old looking NEW knife.

 

[diggummup]

I agree, don't take a dremel to it! Nooooo!

 

[mojjax]

OK , I won't .

 

[ARC]

Saw a very similar one to this over the weekend.

 

[Rookster]

That's cool. Don't run with it as mama always said.