patch knife?

[Juice Jaws]

Just because you think “patch knives” weren’t a thing doesn’t mean THAT knife isn’t original. There have been knives in all kinds of shapes and sizes since before we were making blades out of metal.
It’s hard to tell from the picture, but the styling and patina seem to be consistent with a 19th century piece.
Jay

It's a nice knife, but not a Old Original Patch Knife.

 

[olskool]

i do not think it was made in our time period. if you could hold it you can just tell. i know there are fake everything, but this looks and feels right. but anyway, it is cool,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Jaeger]

Original to 1985.

 

[olskool]

Original to 1985.

i have to say, you are incorrect,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Mowich]

My two bits is the knife might be a harness makers knife or a knife to be use in some kind of leather worker's trade.

 

[French Colonial]

Show one, just one, example from an archeological site that has a blade shape even similar to the one pictured and then you will have a better idea of its age.

 

[Jay Templin]

It's a nice knife, but not a Old Original Patch Knife.

 

[Artificer]

i got this knife from a person who bought a storage locker. it was mixed in with other black powder stuff. do ya'll think it is an original? the front of handle looks to maybe poured pewter. the wood handles look like mahogany it sure looks the part.View attachment 349788

Not sure how old the blade is, as it looks like it was ground down from a longer blade.

However, the use of cutlers rivets on the handle means at least the handle, as we see it, is no older than the 1880's.

Gus

 

[Juice Jaws]

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No it's a fact, there is no documentation of using a small knife ( patch knife ) for the purpose of cutting patches. Don't blame the messenger .

 

[Jay Templin]

Not sure how old the blade is, as it looks like it was ground down from a longer blade.

However, the use of cutlers rivets on the handle means at least the handle, as we see it, is no older than the 1880's.

Gus

Those aren’t cutlers rivets, they’re solid brass pins that have been peened over, and they’re documented to the Bronze Age.

 

[olskool]

here are a few better shots.

 

[Jay Templin]

Yeah, definitely pins, not rivets. Mine often get the same cracking from not being annealed quite enough.
There’s a real beauty in the simple, clean lines of this little knife. A lot of modern makers- myself included- could learn a lot from studying these older pieces. Like how to not stress about not getting the pins right.

 

[Billy Boy]

here is the other side. it looks bigger in the photos than it really is. maybe it was a skinner, who knows but defiantly old,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Looks well done, no matter when it was made