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Rare Indian War amputation knife.
Guns International #: 102610238 Seller's Inventory #: 6417
Category: Collectibles - Western - Knives
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Seller: River Junction Trade Co.
Company: Box 275 McGregor, Ia. 52157
Member Since: 10/20/09
First Name: Jim
Last Name: Boeke
State: Iowa
Zip: 52157
Country: United States
Phone: (563) 880-4588
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Fax: (563) 873-3647
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About Us: RIVER JUNCTION TRADE Co. Deals in one-of-a-kind pieces that define WILD WEST AMERICANA. Our collection, includes Historic Antiques, Firearms, and 19th Century Dry Goods, Old West Clothing, Hats, Gun Leather and Custom Gun Grips. To review this item, Copy the Seller's FOUR DIGIT NUMBER from the top of this page CLICK THE BLUE LINK BELOW TO VISIT OUR SITE and paste the four digit number into the search box. This item can ship from our on hand stock or sometimes as in the case of some gun grips is made to your order. You can order online. WE DO NOT CHARGE ANY CREDIT CARD FEE. Order with a credit card or pay-pal on our site or mail check. Before you checkout you will see shipping cost and total. We answer questions. Call Jim 563-880-4588.
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Description:
This saw knife is marked “CAST STEEL” and I can find no other markings. It has not been cleaned. A cleaning may reveal a maker. I would just as soon leave the patina on it. The handle appears to be red wood. Originally produced as a kitchen tool this saw knife is in Civil War/Indian War collectors books as an amputation saw. It was very common to have these saws pressed into service during the civil war and later Indian wars. They were made as a space saving combination tool for kitchens of the ever expanding western markets as well. They were produced after the civil war but this one should date to the Indian wars as it has the later split nuts in the handles as were in use at that time. This saw/knife has a knife blade on one edge and the saw blade on the other. The blade is straight with the knife edge still sharp and the saw teeth have been sharpened. If you take a steel you could freshen the knife edge for use.
An interesting and Rare knife/saw. An original circa 1870 Indian War Surgeon’s field knife used for quick amputations on the battlefield. The piece measures 18 inches in length and has a thick rosewood handle that is comfortable for gripping whether using the saw blade or knife blade. The long thin sawtooth blade is made for easy cutting through flesh, muscle, and bone. This is truly a unique American Indian Wars collector’s piece. We have priced it at $399.95. It is in very good condition. A bargain due to the fact that others commonly sell for $600.00 and up. All other pictured items are not included.
SOLD