Knife Part Late 15th-mid 16th
Excavated. Remains of blade and handle. Roughly half of blade remains, with handle formed of copper alloy plates. flattened octagonal cross section tapering from the terminal to the bolster. plates attached to the tang with 3 rivets. Decorated with 2 sets of five filed lines. Small button terminal. Handle 3 /14 in. long, 2 3/8 in. of blade remains. See Allen Collection K-131 for a very similar, but complete knife.
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