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Title: Sam Houstons Knife & Sheath
Post by: dusty texian on March 14, 2018, 06:00:19 PM

A pic. test and Sam's Knife .,,,,DT

Title: Re: Sam Houstons Knife & Sheath
Post by: Tascosa Joe on March 15, 2018, 07:37:59 AM

Where is President Houston's knife located? 

Title: Re: Sam Houstons Knife & Sheath
Post by: Sir Charles deMouton-Black on March 15, 2018, 10:01:27 AM

Quote from: Tascosa Joe on March 15, 2018, 07:37:59 AM

Where is President Houston's knife located?  

http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1064449

The blade is just under 5 inches. The sheath looks like it was carried inside a trouser or equipment belt. It could possibly be carried as a boot knife. I have a cut-down Sheffield carving knife that approximates this knife, without the guard. I now have an idea of the sheath I will make for it.

Title: Re: Sam Houstons Knife & Sheath
Post by: Tascosa Joe on March 16, 2018, 11:26:18 AM

I was hoping it was here in Texas on display.  It is probably in a box in the basement at the Smithsonian. Thanks for the link .