Can anybody tell me what kind of knife this bolster is from?

[creskol]

... ... and maybe give an approximate age? It measures 3 inches long by 1/2 of an inch wide, and has no markings of any kind.

 

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[huntsman53]

It looks pretty similar to the bolster for the Sheffield made Bowie Hunting Knife at the link below. However, I believe that the bolster you found is much older.

Vintage Pre WW2 Bowie Fighting Knife by Bell of Sheffield 12" 7 1 2 Blade | eBay


Frank

 

[creskol]

Thanks Frank .. That is the best input I've had all day! This one has me stumped!