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Unusual Whaling Blubber Knife, c. 1800

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Unusual Early American Whaler's Blubber Knife

c. 1800 Historic Whaler's Blubber Knife Relic, Fine.
This maritime tool is a specialized whaler's knife, designed for cutting blubber from the carcass. Made of iron with a steel handle, this knife measures 18" in length, with a 5" handle and 7" blade. Typical iron patina on the blade and shaft, with an odd greenish patina on the steel handle of this early, historic whaling relic.



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