Bowie knife with fixed 6 in. blade, marked "G. Wostenholm & Son/Washington Works/Sheffield" and "I-XL", stag handle, with sheath, overall 10 in. length; fixed 7 in. blade, marked "Dobby", ornate detailed handle, with sheath, overall 11-1/2 in.; double edged fixed 5-1/4 in. blade, unmarked, wooden handle, overall 9-1/2 in. length; fixed 4-1/2 in. blade, crudely etched "78/91", curved antler handle, overall 9 in. length; fixed 9 in. blade with curve, handle brass and jade or hardstone, overall 14 in. length; fixed 6 in. blade, antler carved figural handle, overall 10-1/4 in. length; fixed 3-1/4 in. razor style blade, crudely etched "Ferguson", stag handle, with leather sheath, overall 8 in. length; Burmese dha knife, 11 in. curved blade, ivory grip, wooden scabbard with metal accents, overall 18 in. length

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Provenance: Private Collection

some rust and pitting to metal components, blades with abrasions from prior attempts to sharpen