Early Montreal Diving Knife

Canadian. A rare Canadian diving knife marked, "John Date Montreal", with a brass sheath, an original leather belt strap and an original turned wooden handle. The blade is forged carbon steel and appears to have been serrated at one time. John Date made diving knives from the late 19th century well into the 20th century— this knife is an early example. Marked, "John Date Montreal", on brass sheath.

Estimate:£852.19

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