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EUROPEAN 18TH CENTURY BILLHOOK FASCINE KNIFE
EUROPEAN 18TH CENTURY BILLHOOK FASCINE KNIFE
EUROPEAN 18TH CENTURY BILLHOOK FASCINE KNIFE
EUROPEAN 18TH CENTURY BILLHOOK FASCINE KNIFE
EUROPEAN 18TH CENTURY BILLHOOK FASCINE KNIFE
EUROPEAN 18TH CENTURY BILLHOOK FASCINE KNIFE
EUROPEAN 18TH CENTURY BILLHOOK FASCINE KNIFE
EUROPEAN 18TH CENTURY BILLHOOK FASCINE KNIFE
EUROPEAN 18TH CENTURY BILLHOOK FASCINE KNIFE
EUROPEAN 18TH CENTURY BILLHOOK FASCINE KNIFE
EUROPEAN 18TH CENTURY BILLHOOK FASCINE KNIFE
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EUROPEAN 18TH CENTURY BILLHOOK FASCINE KNIFE

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Description

Fascine knives like this were used for clearing and shaping tree branches for military fortifications, as well as for utilitarian chores. Blade is stamped with maker's mark F.K., and a series of 8 pin-wheels or sun-shaped symbols running along the back of the blade. Tang is secured to the handle pommel in a rat-tail fashion. Top of the pommel contains a small incised letter E. Blade is 19.5 cm long and 6 cm wide at the widest point. Handle is 19 cm long, sufficient to grasp it with both hands. The patina on this piece is just great!