Need your expertise please re: south american knife

wispy · 31st December 2004, 02:21 AM

I purchased this knife at an auction in southern New Mexico. It is entirely hand made with no maker's mark or imprint on the blade. The handle appears to be made of a horn with ivory accents and brass nails. The base of the handle and tip are also brass and the guard is some kind of carved metal. The overall length is 12 1/4". The blade is 7 1/2" long and 1 1/8" at the widest point. I was told by someone who looked at pictures that this is probably a South American type knife dating from the mid-1800's. Can anyone provide me with more information please? Help!!

31st December 2004, 02:21 AM	#1
wispy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2	Need your expertise please re: south american knife I purchased this knife at an auction in southern New Mexico. It is entirely hand made with no maker's mark or imprint on the blade. The handle appears to be made of a horn with ivory accents and brass nails. The base of the handle and tip are also brass and the guard is some kind of carved metal. The overall length is 12 1/4". The blade is 7 1/2" long and 1 1/8" at the widest point. I was told by someone who looked at pictures that this is probably a South American type knife dating from the mid-1800's. Can anyone provide me with more information please? Help!! Attached Images