Is this an old knife? Found in civil war town

[stew1982]

 

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[Gene Mean]

That's cool. Looks like a blade. Show a pic of the bottom edge.

 

[stew1982]

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice find, congrats!

 

[A2coins]

I would say no cause its not a straight even line on the top along the shank whats it made of

 

[A2coins]

Welcome to tnet Tommy

 

[Argentium]

Looks pretty old to me !

 

[Rookster]

I'm guess but I'd say it had a wooden handle or grip. Like a harmonica. Most times you just find the reeds. No idea as of the date.

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[gunsil]

NO.

 

[A2coins]

Good to ask though and get opinions

 

[dieselfool]

If by 'old' you mean 'not new', then, yes, it is old.
How old is impossible to tell. I have found several similar blades, and I have lost one or two.

 

[danloop]

Can't say but it mostly has the right shape. I like the way the tang tapers down instead of being straight. Maybe someone started it and never finished.

Here's a blade I salvaged with a file and sandpaper. I made it a hidden tang since I'm no good at making knife scales. The wood is from the Locust tree with huge thorns.

 

[Davers]

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I believe the first pic;s look like a knife , ( A pretty heavy duty one ) , I assume you (like) me would like it to be a confederate Bowie .
Good luck with yr ID & I hope it is a Rebel Bowie.