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thinreadline · 11th July 2019, 09:25 AM

Yes looks to be a trade blade , though I do agree its longer and narrower than any I have encountered so far . The tang cross piece is typical of these blades. I suspect it was one designed to be used as a lance or spear rather than a knife.

11th July 2019, 09:25 AM	#6
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	Yes looks to be a trade blade , though I do agree its longer and narrower than any I have encountered so far . The tang cross piece is typical of these blades. I suspect it was one designed to be used as a lance or spear rather than a knife.