Antique Quill Knife D'Holder 4" blade of AUS8

4" blade of AUS8

Stainless Twist Damasteel back strap

He was a student of Chounsai Tsunatoshi before creating his own school and going on to train many prominent smiths

Stag handle with coco bolo wood spacer

Thumb notched and green anodized titanium back spacer

Antique Quill Knife D'Holder 4" blade of AUS81 11 16" blade of carbon steel, with half stop, 3 3 16" closed length Fancy filed steel bolsters Tortoise shell scales with nickel silver escutcheon Steel liners and back spring Includes original storage box Very nice fit and finish, with crisp walk and talk Dates to between 1830 and 1865, excellent condition (steel parts all show a patina of staining and some small pitting spots, there are a couple of small dings in the cutting edge, and a crack in