Gun Collectors Dream Auction #83 May 2nd & 3rd TWO DAYS - NO RESERVES - 1200 LOTS!
Lot 62:
Sold for: $55
Description
This lot consists of one fixed-blade cleaver-style knife. The blade is constructed from patterned Damascus steel featuring a high-contrast wavy grain. The knife utilizes full-tang construction with decorative file work along the spine of the tang. The composite handle features a forward section of multi-colored dyed wood laminate in red, blue, and green, separated from a dark brown hardwood grip by a thin red spacer. The handle is secured with three pins, including one decorative brass and steel mosaic pin, and terminates with a brass-lined lanyard hole at the pommel. Included is a heavy-duty black leather sheath with yellow-orange decorative stitching and a snap-closure retaining strap. No maker marks or tang stamps are present on the item.
Condition report:
The knife is in excellent, seemingly unused condition. The Damascus blade exhibits minor superficial scuffs and light oxidation spots. The blade retains a factory-style edge with no significant sharpening wear. The handle and sheath are in well-preserved condition.
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