Help With Knife ID

[archaeon]

a buddy of mine found this at the base of an indian mound. anyone have any idea how old it is?

 

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[pippinwhitepaws]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KA-BAR

 

[archaeon]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KA-BAR

it does look like a kbar, but the pommel looks different and the blade is flat..doesn't have the bloodletting grooves

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

no clue then...i thought the blood groove was filled in with crud...?

 

[archaeon]

no clue then...i thought the blood groove was filled in with crud...?

oops! you're right. but the pommel still looks more rounded on the kbar

 

[sniffer]

that's a production model knock off, looks like a kbar, but you can buy ones like it at walmart

 

[archaeon]

thanks for the help!

 

[rjw4law]

That is one fine relic

 

[chainsaw]

Looks like an American Bowie knife to me.

 

[outback2000]

yeah looks like a Bowie

 

[BamaBill]

Blade doesn't look big enough to be a bowie.

 

[claymation]

I agree with Sniffer, that looks exactly look a kabar fighting/utility knife.

 

[armchairQB30]

Digging indian mounds in Florida? Better read the rules on that one and then delete this thread.

 

[archaeon]

Digging indian mounds in Florida? Better read the rules on that one and then delete this thread.

it was surface find. if you read the post, it says,"found at the base", base meaning where it meets the ground.
and no, i don't dig on indian mounds. I don't have anything to hide, so why would i delete the thread?

and BTW, there are certain parks in Florida that contain Indian Mounds and it is legal to metal detect. always check with the city and ask permission. i always have and that way you can enjoy the hobby responsibly.
happy hunting

 

[21stTNCav]

Sorry, but too small for a Bowie.