Late 1800s pocket knife

[thirstymercer]

Late 1800's pocket knife

Hi all. New member here. I've only been detecting for a couple years and only a handful of times so I'm new to this world. Anyway, I found an old pocket knife at a site that was active in the late 1800's. I'm guessing that it had a wood handle as there was no evidence of anything remaining. It is pretty far gone, so although I brushed it up a little, I don't think there is any way of identifying a maker on the blade. I was just wondering if anyone out there might have any ideas? It has two blades and the one that is folded up looks to be broken as it appears flat tipped. Also, are old knives like this worth anything in this condition? Thanks much and I look forward to cruising this site a lot in the future!

 

[HenryWaltonJonesJr]

Were you able to open it, or was it lost open? Most of mine get recycled, I think for something like this condition is everything and the value wouldn't be high enough to restore it. Unless it was Jesse James pocketknife or something that is.

 

[thirstymercer]

It was lost open. I kind of figured that it wouldn't be more than a conversation piece. I don't think Jesse made it to North Idaho. Lol

 

[digging440yrs]

Cool find, value is very little---if it were mine i would spray a little wd40 or mineral spirits on the tang of the blade, hit it a bit with an old toothbrush, repeat as needed until you can see a makers mark on the tang , use a magnifying glass