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    Default 1700s Gronstrand pair in ivory

    Fresh in from across the Atlantic. I rarely see stubtails in pairs, or in ivory. I'm sure they were reground, but long ago. It's a shame about the rust, but that can be lightly cleaned away. I'm not sure if the case is original. I haven't had time to do any research yet, but figured posting pictures would be pertinent.

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    Nice, whats the other little tool in the box?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
    Nice, whats the other little tool in the box?
    I'm not sure, it looks like some kind of nail tool, like the smaller tool on fingernail clippers. Looks newer than the set.

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    Ahh, it was you who got them!
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    Hur Svenska stålet biter kom låt oss pröfva på.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lemur View Post
    Ahh, it was you who got them!
    Being from Sweden / Scandinavia, do you know anything of the history of them? To me the name sounds like it is from that area.

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    Stunning...wow...to hold a piece of history like that in your hands.

    To imagine all the faces and all the places and lifetimes it's witnessed..sheesh...sounds like they could of been around during the French Revolution!!

    Simply awe inspiring...
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    That is too cool! How do you date those? Where did you find them? They must have been extremely well cared for. I wonder what the carbon content is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobaloo View Post
    That is too cool! How do you date those? Where did you find them? They must have been extremely well cared for. I wonder what the carbon content is.
    Dated very roughly based on blade and scale shape and experience. Found online.

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    I really like those stubs you have there.
    excellent score
    what site did you find them on??
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    to shave another day.

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    what makes you think they were reground? Look pretty original to me for stub tails

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