Antique Quill Cutter Stag Textured and hot blued steel

Textured and hot blued steel frame with 24K gold stars and lines inlaid

Cast nickel silver rear bolsters with half horse/half alligator theme

near mint condition (there is slight blade play)

Thumb notched blade and handle spine

Damascus steel hilt

Antique Quill Cutter Stag Textured and hot blued steel1 11 16" blade of carbon steel, 3 7 8" closed length One piece ebony wood handle Brass and carbon steel cutter mechanism Steel back spring with very fine brass liners Dates to the mid 1800's, excellent condition (blade and steel fittings have a light patina of staining, back spring has a surprising amount of spring still in it, with nice walk and talk)