An eighteenth century scalp knife

• Hand forged blade with classic trade knife shape
• Handle is hand made from osage orange into a octagonal shape ending in two wedding bands
• Handle has been notched and blade slid into handle and held in place with two copper pins
• Blade is very thin and tapers from the back to the tip which makes for a well balanced knife (not blade heavy or handle heavy)
• Handle has beeen stained dark and highlighted with wear patterns
• Blade is aged and stamped with touch-mark

Octagonal Handled Scalp Knife: SOLD