I sure would appreciate someone's insight into this antique blade from a deceased collector of obsolete tools, likely from an auction lot of others for barn, bench, or kitchen (here in the U.S.). Partly visible is a tang stamp: "CLUT…"
Blade stock is about 1/10"
Carbon steel with well-worn edge
18" overall
12" sharpened edge
Under 1 pound
Brass – or similar – and wood handle
25° downward angle
Blade secured by standard screw at the hilt and two pins through the scales
It doesn't seem well-suited to kitchen, butcher, or slaughterhouse work. It doesn't have the mass or angle for swatting at brush. My best guess since it's one-handed is a farming blade for a particular type of harvesting. That's strictly hypothetical.
Thanks in advance.
by baetwas
