knife handle bent at midsection with indentation for thumb, with dog's head carved at end, with metal nailhead eyes; gold wire wrapped around portion of handle nearest blade; short blade; wooden sheath with leather belt loop; sheath carved from two pieces of wood joined together with gold wire; handle has slightly darker, richer patina than sheath--may be carved from two different types of wood

Crooked knife with sheath, c. 1820-1860

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Crooked knife with sheath
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2014.97.16a,b
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knife handle bent at midsection with indentation for thumb, with dog's head carved at end, with metal nailhead eyes; gold wire wrapped around portion of handle nearest blade; short blade; wooden sheath with leather belt loop; sheath carved from two pieces of wood joined together with gold wire; handle has slightly darker, richer patina than sheath--may be carved from two different types of wood