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Unread 07-21-2013, 05:22 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by skeeter4206 View Post
Not to change subjects on bayonets. But I posted pics of the attached folding knife awhile back. I think it was Ron who commented on it being a cutlery knife of some sort. I used to think it was a bayonet when I was younger. It was given to my father from his father . Its been in the family as far back as I can remember. I have looked and looked over the internet trying to find out something and I still know nothing about it. maybe someone can give some insight on it since we are talking blades.

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Skeeter........do a search for 19th century folding bowie knives. Yours is unique that it doesn't fold but retracts back into the handle.
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