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Part of a meat carving set or maybe a dagger

By lionheart4123, 14 July, 2016
Description

I really don't know anything about it other than my grandfather brought it back with him from one of his trips in the navy in the 50's. It's about 14 inches long.

Category
Other
Medium
Some type of metal
Distinguishing marks
It say Sterling and has another stamp but cant make it out. Might be TB which would mean silver plated but not sure.
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
14 inches
For Sale?
Yes
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lionheart4123

8 years 11 months ago

US Navy Cutlery Knife Sharpener

Ok after a little more research I'm almost sure it's a US Navy Cutlery Knife Sharpener. My grandfather brought it home with him when he left the Navy in 1944. Does anyone know if people collect antique sharpeners or would it be worth anything at all?

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jimgoreantiques

8 years 10 months ago

Re: Part of a meat carving set or maybe a dagger

Its an older fancy Sharpening "steel' to refresh the edge on a chefs knife etc...Not military issued im sure..Coud have been a gift or bought by a Galley member etc..people collect everything..it is quite fancy..

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