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Subject:Knife / Tanto Identification HELP!
Posted By: Jason Wed, Jun 06, 2012 IP: 74.36.46.9
Hello! I recently acquired this blade from a family friend. He got it from the estate of a WW2 vet. I think it is ox bone and the end caps seem to be different... maybe ivory? The tassel has green and blue thread knots woven in and overall it appears to be very old. Can anyone help me identify it and give a general value? I have more pics so if you need a closer look please e-mail me.







Subject:Knife / Tanto Identification HELP!
Posted By: Jason Thu, Jun 07, 2012
More pics.







Subject:Re: Knife / Tanto Identification HELP!
Posted By: Cal Sat, Jun 09, 2012
The tassel is the type installed on 1920s-1930s covered baskets sold in USA, often used as sewing baskets.

It could have been added at any time; the baskets were being sold in flea markets, country auctions and 'antiques' shows 1950s-1980s at least, including the tassels.

A "WW2 vet" could have acquired the knife at any time or place before his death. It could have been sold as part of a 'carving set' with long fork and possibly a sharpener/hone. It could have been a gift.

Good luck,
Cal

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