A hand forged iron single straight-bladed knife, featuring a scale tang handle, likely made from English oak, dating to c1500 - 1600. Overall a great intact example with the left side of the blade bearing an illegible cutler's mark.
Reference: Detector Finds Series (book) "Finds Identified", Witham 2000, refer to page 76-81.
Provenance: From the collection of relic specialist Gordon Bailey - Essex, United Kingdom.
Measurement: 20cm long
Condition: original, uncleaned and unaltered.
This piece is accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.
