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Title Barrel knife by Joh. Engstrom of Ekilstlna
Nationality Swedish
Period 1874
Sold

This is the classic barrel knife, beloved of fisherman the world over! You simply extract the blade from the barrel, unfold it, returning it to the barrel where it locks in place. The inner grip is of brass, complete with maker's initials and date (his name and address is also on the blade). These come in all sizes, this being the smallest.

The blade has some expected wear and tear, but no real abuse. Both the birchwood grip and the mechanism are sound. The split ring is a modern one.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Penknives : Swedish : 19th Century]

testimonials

The day the blunderbuss arrives I could not stop looking and feeling the gun for at least one hour. My wife told me that I was sick........ I am very happy, it is a piece of craftsmanship! Well made! I have 5 blunderbusses but all iron barrel, also from England but this one is gorgeous with the Brass Barrel.

Please keep me informed when you have any other type of blunderbuss. Thanks my friend!

M R, USA, 04.08.2011

I received the first [buckle] today. Excellent!!

D R, UK, 11.01.2011

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