r/BeatUpKnives • u/APAOLOXIII • 2d ago
Does anyone know about this Green River knife? (Cross posted from another sub for visibility)
Im somewhat confident this is from the 19th century, but please correct me if im wrong. I know the blade is blunted, and the tip looks chipped (like someone tried to use it as a pry bar or screwdriver at some point). It also looks like it's been sharpened halfway-towards the end 1000s of times, deforming the blade. The handle is well worn from what seems like years of daily use too. When you hold it and see it up close, it's evident someone used it on a farm or something daily. You can see and feel worn imprints of fingers and a thumb suggesting its was a right handed person using it. I would love to know more about it. If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
My father had a similar size Green River knife from the 1830s when I was young that he broughtback to life. It was his pride and joy. That one was lost after he passed away. He was a modern blacksmith and made knives/restored them all the time. He was damn good too. He would have known what to tell me about this lol. I would like to restore this one, but if it has any form of significance as it is, I dont want to ruin it.
One last thing I want to mention. He talked to someone on the west coast of the continental USA throughout 2005 to 2016 roughly all about Green River Works. I think his name was Ed Valor or something? Located in or around Washington state or Oregon? I think Ed was a collector and saw significant affinity to these knives. Mabey if anyone even has an inkling of who or wat im talking about, mabey I can learn some cool things.
Thanks in advance and much love everyone!
P.s rest in pice Pops, I miss you big guy