This unique profile knife was made by a gifted craftsman with a finely polished 7-7/8" blade, sharpened on either side of medial ridge with a slight clip point. Iron guard is turned down with quillions quite pointed like a Medieval dirk. The poplar handle has a shell carved pommel so reminiscent of carved mouldings by Southern gun makers. The maker signed the knife on one side of the 4-sided shaped grip which appears to read "L HA__ETT / Maker / Harper's Ferry". A little in depth research may identify this craftsman which portion of his name unfortunately is obscured by a scratch in the surface (see photo of name). This particular knife is picture in Bowie Bulletin (ABKA #17, 2012). SIZE: PROVENANCE: Wayne McNeese Collection. CONDITION: Knife is very good to fine overall, blade still shows most of its original polish and luster with some old sharpening marks. Grip is sound and solid retaining areas of thinning varnish. Makers mark is discernible though several letters are damaged by scratch or chip as is seen in photo. Accompanying scabbard fits knife sloppily, is supple, scuffed with new sewing in areas tip is broken and glued poorly as can be seen in photos. Slit cut belt loop is intact. 50428-8 JS (6,000-8,000)