Antique W. COX England Fleshing Knife - 1840s Hide Scraping Blade for Leatherworking & Taxidermy | Primitive Tool for Hide Tanning, Animal Skin Preparation & Historical Reenactments

Product Description

Being offered for sale is the antique FLESHING / HIDE SCRAPING KNIFE by W. COX (stamped in blade at (3) places, see pics)?of Taunton, England, circa 1840?(as per internet research),?as seen in the pictures/as described in the title. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES. Being offered for sale AS-FOUND, uncleaned. May require a thorough detailing to bring to its full potential. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED or your money back...no questions asked!

Very Good/VG+ antique condition with minor -to- moderate overall cosmetic wear from normal use over the years. Both handles are solid & strong. Blade edges are on the dull-side and could certainly use a fresh sharpening. Fully functional, usable tool which also has fantastic eye-appeal. Superbly rich patina throughout. See pics.

Measures 19-3/4" long, overall. Blade is approx. 12" long. The "T" handle is 10" wide.?Weighs 2 lbs. 8.5 oz..