Folding Fascine/Billhook Knife

Name/Title

Folding Fascine/Billhook Knife

Entry/Object ID

1982.011.001

Description

-fascine or billhook knife with wood handle used for cutting plant growth (grape vines and other agricultural harvests, or in military to cut brush for fascines) -etched in blade: "Made in Italy" "Whitby" -metal ring attached to handle -label says "19th century Italian knife"; handwritten on the back says "fascine knife of Revolutionary War period" condition: Fair To Good. Blade Needs Polishing. Wood Cracked At End of Handle. dimensions: Blade Length 5-3/4", Total Length 12-7/16"

Collection

Personal Effects Collection

Made/Created

Place

Country

Italy

Region

Southern Europe

Continent

Europe

Notes

Date: 19th century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Knife

Nomenclature Class

Multiple Use T&E for Materials

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Material

Steel