Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Horn Handled Folding Lockback Knife 16th Century 5”Waist width: 18”Hip width: 18”Front

5”Waist width: 18”Hip width: 18”Front length: 23

muzzle-loaded field gun is preparing to fire after the soldier at front left has used the ramrod to jam the charge down into the gun

This band was most likely added for support and protection to the wearer

cleaned and if required repaired

It has the Hungarian Eagle over vincére aut mo Hungaria

Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Horn Handled Folding Lockback Knife 16th Century 5”Waist width: 18”Hip width: 18”FrontOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Folding Pocket Knives were popular among troops during the American Revolution. Pocket knives have a long history that dates to 1st century Roman sites. By the early 1700s, little had changed in their design. As American coastal areas developed, the inland frontier pushed westward. The custom of wearing belt knives for farmers and tradesmen in 'civilized' colonial regions were replaced with folding knives to the point