A substantial early American butcher or trade knife with a broad, gently upswept hand-forged iron blade. The full tang is fitted with richly figured wooden scales secured by iron pins and finished with metal mounts. Presented on a custom stand, its powerful silhouette and honest working surface give the object a distinctly sculptural quality.
Dimensions: 13 3/4 inches overall, 8 3/4 inch blade
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: A midwest collection