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Offline rollingb

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Indian Knife with Tree Bark Scabbard
« on: November 27, 2016, 08:08:58 PM »



This is a rather unique Indian outfit.  The scabbard is made totally of tree bark and is tight and all there. The blade itself is made from good steel and maintains a razor sharp edge.  A pretty neat Indian piece.

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Re: Indian Knife with Tree Bark Scabbard
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2016, 08:23:56 PM »
That is very interesting for sure. Any idea what era it's dated, Rondo?

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Re: Indian Knife with Tree Bark Scabbard
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2016, 08:36:46 PM »
Quote from: "Ohio Joe"
That is very interesting for sure. Any idea what era it's dated, Rondo?

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I'm not sure Joe,.... I'm guessing (maybe) somewhere around 1830-1860.

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Re: Indian Knife with Tree Bark Scabbard
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2016, 04:33:14 PM »
That's a great piece for sure. How is the banding held in place? Is it just tucked into the side or tacked?

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Re: Indian Knife with Tree Bark Scabbard
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2016, 07:32:52 PM »
Quote from: "Spotted Bull"
That's a great piece for sure. How is the banding held in place? Is it just tucked into the side or tacked?
Looks like it's tucked.  :rt th

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