Hi Steve,
I've been searching the web for hours now, but no luck yet on the mark. I did however discover an interesting item listed in an auction though.
An old 'sheep shear blade' knife with a bear jaw handle (secured by rawhide), stated from North Dakota early 1900's, and either Assiniboine or Ojibwa.
I thought this might say more on possible period and location where this type use might be noted.
It is interesting that many trade knives came into the U.S. for American Indians, mostly of course Sheffield. It will be interesting if we can discover more on the Wilkinson shears. Could the 'sound' logo possibly be a quality type device?
Best regards,
Jim
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