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aareeyesee

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So I bought a marble top bar at a yard sale. Once I got it gone I noticed a hidden drawer in one of the large cabinets. I picked the lock and found some novelty booze from the late 70s and this knife. Has anyone seen anything like this? Any suggestions for cleaning it up? I think it's damascus but I def don't want to screw it up. Looks old as hell could be ivory on the handle for all I know.
 
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Yeah I felt the same way. You can't imagine the excitement I felt when I finally got that rusty bastard lock open and it wasn't empty. I woulda been happy for an empty envelope with a stamp on it. Actually seeing boxes I was giddy lol.
 
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aareeyesee said:
https://imgur.com/a/REb3DiT

So I bought a marble top bar at a yard sale. Once I got it gone I noticed a hidden drawer in one of the large cabinets. I picked the lock and found some novelty booze from the late 70s and this knife. Has anyone seen anything like this? Any suggestions for cleaning it up? I think it's damascus but I def don't want to screw it up. Looks old as hell could be ivory on the handle for all I know.
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What makes you think it's damascus? Do you have a clear close up photo of the blade?
 
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That would be an exciting find of hidden treasure!

The knife looks old and seems designed for stabbing.

I will be interested in more detailed images and of any markings on the knife.

I also have to ask about the spirits you discovered, any names we might know today?

Thanks for sharing your picture and story!!
 
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mqqn said:
That would be an exciting find of hidden treasure!

The knife looks old and seems designed for stabbing.

I will be interested in more detailed images and of any markings on the knife.

I also have to ask about the spirits you discovered, any names we might know today?

Thanks for sharing your picture and story!!
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It was Evan Williams and other bourbon
mqqn said:
That would be an exciting find of hidden treasure!

The knife looks old and seems designed for stabbing.

I will be interested in more detailed images and of any markings on the knife.

I also have to ask about the spirits you discovered, any names we might know today?

Thanks for sharing your picture and story!!
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I will get pix of the bottles and dimensions of the knife. Closest thing I can find is a chef's boning knife. It was mostly bourbon bottles of civil war generals, a couple of sports championships, and a bicentennial. I'm away today I'll try and post them tomorrow
 
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KenHash said:
What makes you think it's damascus? Do you have a clear close up photo of the blade?
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Under the patina and rust there are "shadows" and a texture that I am thinking are old damascus that possibly needs to be etched again from the moisture damage.

The leatherwork is almost more impressive than the knife. The stiches are impossibly small and the fine details lead me to believe it could certainly be an expensive blade material.
 
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aareeyesee said:
Under the patina and rust there are "shadows" and a texture that I am thinking are old damascus that possibly needs to be etched again from the moisture damage.

The leatherwork is almost more impressive than the knife. The stiches are impossibly small and the fine details lead me to believe it could certainly be an expensive blade material.
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Thanks but can't see that from the original photos. Close up of blade would help.
 
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"For the cangaceiros murder was not only casual, they took pride in their efficiency in killing. They were excellent shots and were skilled in the use of long, narrow knives (nicknamed peixeiras – "fish-filleters") which could be used to dispatch a man quickly."

Here are the bandits and their leader the knives were associated with - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lampiao .

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See the grip on the left side.
 
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tltt said:
Faca De Ponta from Brazil. That one is probably first 1/2 20th century. It was a famous bandits's fighting knife there for a few years.
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I second this motion. Looks like it's Brazilian, at least in style. See the below examples of Faca de Ponta, particularly the second pic with a similar sheath design.

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I have no way of guessing age or provenance. It could be 100 years old or it could be a tourist trinket. Regardless, it's a really cool find.
 
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oldmanwilly said:
I second this motion. Looks like it's Brazilian, at least in style. See the below examples of Faca de Ponta, particularly the second pic with a similar sheath design.

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I have no way of guessing age or provenance. It could be 100 years old or it could be a tourist trinket. Regardless, it's a really cool find.
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Well that's freaking cool as hell. That's definitely it. I can't wait to get back home and get some more pictures. I feel like I'm gonna have to take the chance and get back in touch with the person I bought it from and see if I can get more info. If they ask for it back I might have to tell them to kick rocks lol.
 
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That's a find! You never know what's going to turn up in old bureaus. I found a 1/2" wood chisel in a drawer of an old workbench put out on the curb on the way to school in 4th grade, half a century ago. Still use it, but it's been sharpened down about 1/2". I also found a straight razor around the same time, took it to school, showed it around to the other kids (Cool!), but when I got home my folks took it away :(, saying it was too dangerous. Sniff.
 
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Northeast states of Brazil for sure - most likely before WWII. Maybe the sheath is a little late but also from Northeastern Brazil.
Anyway, its a nice find!
 
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KenHash said:
Thank you. It does not look like "damascus"to me.
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Yeah I agree, I'm starting to slowly clean it up a bit and it looks like the last person to sharpen it apparently used broken glass and mill shavings to sharpen it. I'm thinking leaving it rusty is the move. If I try and clean out the grooves and rust the knife will disappear
 
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