Yes Jim, I agree, it's a very interesting discussion. After some further investigation I am positive that the knife is a so-called "Bauernwehr" or "Hauswehr" or "Rugger" and that it possibly can be dated back to the middle of the 16th century to the beginning of the 17th century. So Akanthus is correct to date it around 1700. And this in a great condition, the most examples I've seen online are excavation examples.
Regards,
Detlef
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