Swedish Folding/Barrel Knife with Carved Grip. ED 888. Knives

Swedish barrel knives are a take apart folding blade knife also known as a folding ‘sloyd’. They have been produced in Eskilstuna, Sweden since the mid-19th century until around 1952. Barrel knives were also produced in Germany, England, Finland, Norway and America. This example is brass tipped to the barrel and main body of the knife. The single edged blade is in good condition. The knife is secured inside a barrel shaped holder which is made from a dark hardwood and intricately carved. The blade is folded and stored within the barrel and is released by pinching the securing bar. There is a cap to one end with a hole to secure a lanyard. In the closed position the barrel including blade measures 11 ½ cm. The blade length is; 7 ¾ cm (including handle; 18 ¾ cm). The price for this nice example includes UK delivery. ED 888.