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    Posted 9 years ago

    Rustfarm
    (42 items)

    Found this unusual folding tool recently while picking an old barn, 100 plus years old. This has what seems to be a handmade blade, tapered spring, brass bolsters and some kind of laminate scales. No makers mark visible on blade near pivot. Maybe this is some kind of farriers or veterinarian tool.

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    1. slackjack, 9 years ago
      I think what you have is a turpentine knife. Used to score the pine trunks for the sap. If right, do I win the quarter ? Best wishes..........
    2. OlofZ OlofZ, 9 years ago
      Hoof pick is my guess, if the quarter is still up for grabs!
    3. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 9 years ago
      It is actually called a "scribe race knife". Google it and you will find plenty. If you are an old woodsman you have one.
    4. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 9 years ago
      How did you date it? Or was the barn 100 plus years old?
    5. Rustfarm Rustfarm, 9 years ago
      We have a winner! Fhrjr2 has solved the mystery, and I thank you! This is a scribe race knife used for marking timbers, faster than using a wood chisel. The barn and home were over 100 years old and most everything in it was very old. This was picked on Father's Day accompanied by my daughter, best Fathers day ever! Thanks for the loves!
    6. OlofZ OlofZ, 9 years ago
      Brilliant, thanks Fhrjr2! You learn something every day :)
    7. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 9 years ago
      nice gift ....
    8. Rustfarm Rustfarm, 9 years ago
      Thanks for the loves! The best gifts don't need wrapping, I am a lucky guy!
    9. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 9 years ago
      I wouldn't bet on 100 years but probably dam close. These are quite collectible and yours looks in fairly good condition. Very nice find.
    10. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 9 years ago
      PS - If you don't want to part with the quarter.....I will take the knife. :)
    11. Rustfarm Rustfarm, 9 years ago
      The quarter is up for grabs, but not the knife! Thanks for all the loves.
    12. frisco frisco, 9 years ago
      Very Nice Race Knife! I hope to find one some day soon!
    13. Rustfarm Rustfarm, 9 years ago
      Thanks for the loves!

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