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Old 25th August 2015, 10:19 AM   #1
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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.
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Old 25th August 2015, 11:50 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 25th August 2015, 12:23 PM   #3
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THANKS RICH,HAD THEM FOR LONG TIME, SO THOUGHT I SHALL POST IT HERE,SO WOULD GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THEM,CHEERS
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Old 25th August 2015, 02:51 PM   #4
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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.

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Old 26th August 2015, 05:26 AM   #5
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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.
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.

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Old 26th August 2015, 07:58 AM   #6
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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.

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PS I forgot to comment on the bodkin and I am not sure of its provenance, as it could have come from anywhere.
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Old 26th August 2015, 07:32 PM   #7
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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.
Hi Bandook,
Interesting piece the first of its kind I have seen, thanks for sharing it. Miguel
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Old 27th August 2015, 11:49 AM   #8
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THANKS MIGUEL,BEEN WITH SO LONG,SO THOUGHT WOULD LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS UNIQUE OR WEIRD KNIFE,THANKS
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