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BANDOOK 25th August 2015 10:19 AM
RED DEER HOOF KNIFE AND LETTER OPENER
 
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Scottish Deer hoof Clasp Knife Nice Scottish design, on blade, Toledo so blade must be made in spain ,such knifes were made also in Germany, there is a safety feature and quick release, looks like silver plating on handle.

Rich 25th August 2015 11:50 AM
Nice knife. I've had them made in Germany, Spain, England and I think (?) Italy also. Good to find them with most of the hair still on them.
Rich

BANDOOK 25th August 2015 12:23 PM
THANKS RICH,HAD THEM FOR LONG TIME, SO THOUGHT I SHALL POST IT HERE,SO WOULD GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THEM,CHEERS

Pukka Bundook 25th August 2015 02:51 PM
Very nice tidily made knife,

It will definitely be made from a Roe deer hoof.

These as you say were made very often in Germany, but this appears Scottish.

Best,
Richard.

Chris Evans 26th August 2015 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BANDOOK
Scottish Deer hoof Clasp Knife Nice Scottish design, on blade, Toledo so blade must be made in spain ,such knifes were made also in Germany, there is a safety feature and quick release, looks like silver plating on handle.
It is a Spanish navaja of relatively modern manufacture, circa 1950, and aimed at the tourist market. The bolster appears to be made from German silver sheet beaten to shape.

Cheers
Chris

Chris Evans 26th August 2015 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris Evans
It is a Spanish navaja of relatively modern manufacture, circa 1950, and aimed at the tourist market. The bolster appears to be made from German silver sheet beaten to shape.

Cheers
Chris
PS I forgot to comment on the bodkin and I am not sure of its provenance, as it could have come from anywhere.

Miguel 26th August 2015 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BANDOOK
Scottish Deer hoof Clasp Knife Nice Scottish design, on blade, Toledo so blade must be made in spain ,such knifes were made also in Germany, there is a safety feature and quick release, looks like silver plating on handle.
Hi Bandook,
Interesting piece the first of its kind I have seen, thanks for sharing it. Miguel

BANDOOK 27th August 2015 11:49 AM
THANKS MIGUEL,BEEN WITH SO LONG,SO THOUGHT WOULD LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS UNIQUE OR WEIRD KNIFE,THANKS


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