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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1753   CAS 0389-1753; Folding knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Folding knife
Culture Spanish
Global Region Europe
Country Spain
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1800s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Horn; Brass
Description From BRL 1982: “Folding knife, Spain; Horn handle with engraved brass bolster and cap; Steel back spring with hooking eye; Steel blade; Light engraving on reverse; Scroll and wood Seville; Locking teeth; Probably early to mid 19th century, though it may be older; A good example of an inexpensive type of knife.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 35.4