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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1755   CAS 0389-1755; Folding knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Folding knife
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood
Description From BRL 1982: “Folding knife or razor, origin unknown; Cylindrical sleet iron handle, wood liner; Crude but thin and sharp forged steel blade; Long tang.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 19.8 (open)