Jackknife

From collection Mount Desert Island Historical Society - Objects Collection

Jackknife

Some slight rust on blade. Right side of handle cracked around nail. Both sides of handle have small cracks. All metal tarnished. Very old knife. Donor info . knife was found in 1930s outside Selectmen’s Building in Somesville. Donor’s uncle purchased it from finder. See object file.

Details

Jacknife
Metal 
7.75" l when open blade . 3.125" l
MDIHS: Sound School House Row 3 Unit 3 Shelf 2, Artifact Box #2
12/29/1997
12/19/2022
09/19/2024