Straight-back blade with an abrupt curve on the cutting edge at the end, which is incomplete due to the broken tip. The blade is set into a wooden handle 3 9/16" long and a circular cross-section. The joint where the blade is set into the handle is reinforced by a brass ferrule 9/32" long.
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Shaker Museum Knife, Leather. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=5467. Accessed on September 22, 2024
