Antique Sword Knife?

[chadkeath]

Hey guys I got this at a thrift store nd well I am trying to figure out some information or anything. It is very old and in a way reminds me of a exicution sword/knife. Any help is appreciated. I took some photo's of the piece. Funny thing is when I was checking out a guy asked me if i would sell it to him afterwards. This makes me think it is somethig special. Let me know what you all think and idea's on it.

 

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[arnofarrell]

It looks like a corn machete. I have one, they are used to cut corn stalks.

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[old digger]

Welcome! I would be helpful if you could give us your general locality. I agree with arno. It may also be a beet, or cane knife.

 

[chadkeath]

Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated. From idaho and we grow sugar beets. But what would a age estimate be on this you think. By looking at the material used and style. Thanks.

 

[Joseph Gilbert]

It's very very early it looks to have been made by hand the metal fasteners are also hand made that makes me think it is from late 1700's to early 1800's

 

[diggummup]

My grandad made his own tobacco knives out of old saw blades, so being handmade isn't an indication of age on this utilitarian piece. I'm thinking early 1900's, late 1800's.