Overview
One Armed Man's Knife aka Civil War Veteran's Knife manufactured in Walden, NY.These knives were intended to be eating utensils for men with one arm or hand. The back of the blade is the knife while the 3 tines are the fork. Cut the food, then use the fork to pick it all up with one hand.
The handle has wood scales (not original to the knife) and nickel silver bolsters. Tang is marked Press Button Knife Co. Walden, NY. Manufactured 1890's - 1910. Has some scuffs and scratches. Has blade play. Good condition.