{"product_id":"late-19th-century-grafting-knife-with-original-folk-carved-wooden-sheath","title":"Late 19th Century Grafting Knife with Original Folk-Carved Wooden Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming late 19th-century horticultural grafting knife retaining its original hand-carved wooden sheath. The curved steel blade terminates in a bark-lifting hook used in budding and grafting fruit trees, while the fitted hardwood sheath has been carefully hollowed and shaped to the blade. Particularly appealing are the decorative chip-carved notches at the throat of both knife and sheath, creating a distinctive folk-art silhouette. Rich untouched surface, excellent patina, and honest wear from generations of agricultural use. A scarce survival combining the appeal of early tools, treenware, and rural folk craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 7” overall length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy feeling is that the sheath may actually be the work of the original owner rather than the knife maker, which gives the piece a wonderful personal, handmade quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkism Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45357283901549,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/1957\/4381\/files\/9E6AE2E1-53BB-4ABB-BDFF-BBBD1700B09D.jpg?v=1781968323","url":"https:\/\/folkismantiques.com\/products\/late-19th-century-grafting-knife-with-original-folk-carved-wooden-sheath","provider":"Folkism Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}