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yyyaaaaaaayyyy imma gonna kills stuff with it lolol.........

Mr. Cross -

LOL :o Like a block of Stilton or Cheddar or perhaps a prune danish.

Bos'n, looks like you lucked into a very nice blade. :o

Adam -

Nice job! I like the pattern left by the rasp teeth and the antler handle.

Jas. Hook

"Born on an island, live on an island... the sea has always been in my blood." Jas. Hook

"You can't direct the wind . . . but . . . you can adjust the sails."

"Don't eat the chickens with writing on their beaks." Governor Sawney

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I've seen a few of the later 18th - early19th century knives that are rather reasonable, plain janes like the Russell's Green River knives or the Missouri belt knife or a scalper carried by Nantahala Trading Post.

Though later than GAoP period they are plain handled and basic design carbon steel blades they retain a bit of timelessness in their utility.

What say all to their use in making up a period sailor's kit?

Jas. Hook B)

"Born on an island, live on an island... the sea has always been in my blood." Jas. Hook

"You can't direct the wind . . . but . . . you can adjust the sails."

"Don't eat the chickens with writing on their beaks." Governor Sawney

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I carried a Russel Green River Camp Blade for the first few years in the hobby. I wish I would have kept it because as you say, it resembles many other common blade types spanning more than one period. I gave it away to someone I thought would appreciate it. My main blade that goes everywhere with me, in fact is on me now, is my litlle Green River "Ripper" blade modified into a swaged coffin handle. I use it everyday multiple times for multiple uses.

I like them too but I know they're not period. I will still continue to carry my little Ripper though.

Bo

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Check in "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann

There is a section on knives (not sailor knives, alas) but you can get an idea of what was around.

Hope that helps.

P.S. if you want a little fancier piece check this one out:

Captainsboxknife1.jpg

The image is a link to the gallery with the specs.

They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.

Ben Potter, Bladesmith Privateer Armoury Going Afloat Blog

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Check in "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann

There is a section on knives (not sailor knives, alas) but you can get an idea of what was around.

Hope that helps.

P.S. if you want a little fancier piece check this one out:

Captainsboxknife1.jpg

The image is a link to the gallery with the specs.

I've said so before and I'll say it again now. That is a beautiful knife.

 

 

 

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