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Plains Beaded Knife Sheath 1930s
Plains Beaded Knife Sheath 1930s

Plains Beaded Knife Sheath 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beaded Knife Sheath Plains 1930s Cut glass trade beads, hide, sinew, tin cones, twisted hide, dyed horsehair.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath
19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath

19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Quilled knife sheath with quilled drops, tin cones with yellow horsehair.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

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19th Century Crow Knife Sheath
19th Century Crow Knife Sheath

19th Century Crow Knife Sheath

By Crow

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Late 19th century Crow knife sheath. Made of harness leather with copper rivets.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Copper

Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman Puukko Knife & Sheath
Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman Puukko Knife & Sheath

Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman Puukko Knife & Sheath

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine puukko knife & sheath from the 1960's. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Hackman.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath c.1870 Plains Native American Hide
Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath c.1870 Plains Native American Hide

Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath c.1870 Plains Native American Hide

By Crow

Located in Denver, CO

Originally created as a functional object for carrying a knife, this sheath today stands as a powerful example of 19th-century Plains material culture.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

J.A. Henckels America’s Bicentennial Knife Set 1976 Limited Edition
J.A. Henckels America’s Bicentennial Knife Set 1976 Limited Edition

J.A. Henckels America’s Bicentennial Knife Set 1976 Limited Edition

By J. A. Henckels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Housed in its original fitted presentation case with rich red interior, the set includes two chef’s knives (10" and 8"), a 12" hollow slicing knife, 9" carving knife, 6" slicing knif...

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Vintage 1970s German Knife Boxes

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Metal

Vintage West African Mandingo Tuareg Knife Mali Collectible Craft 1950s
Vintage West African Mandingo Tuareg Knife Mali Collectible Craft 1950s

Vintage West African Mandingo Tuareg Knife Mali Collectible Craft 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The knife's sheath is woven leather.This collectible item is perfect for knife enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and uniqueness of antique weapons.These s...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

1950s Traditional Knife with Leather Sheath and Carved Wooden Handle
1950s Traditional Knife with Leather Sheath and Carved Wooden Handle

1950s Traditional Knife with Leather Sheath and Carved Wooden Handle

Located in Marbella, ES

An interesting traditional knife with a curved steel blade, accompanied by its original leather sheath.

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Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland

Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland

By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in London, GB

Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Hackman in 1961, is a quintess...

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage African Mandingo Tuareg Dagger Mali West Africa
Vintage African Mandingo Tuareg Dagger Mali West Africa

Vintage African Mandingo Tuareg Dagger Mali West Africa

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

One leather strap that connects to the button-like fastener is disconnected & needs repair. The knife's sheath is woven leather, and it is believed to have been manufactured in the C...

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Mid-20th Century Malian Folk Art Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

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Philippine Shell Hip Belt with Wood Dagger Sheath
Philippine Shell Hip Belt with Wood Dagger Sheath

Philippine Shell Hip Belt with Wood Dagger Sheath

Unavailable

H 21.75 in W 13.75 in D 5 in

Philippine Shell Hip Belt with Wood Dagger Sheath

Located in Seattle, WA

Philippine hip belt with wood knife sheath, the belt made of 36 small and one large cowry shell and with a large polished scallop shell, the knuckle of which has been carved to resem...

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20th Century Philippine Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Antler Handle Short Knife with Leather Sheath
Antler Handle Short Knife with Leather Sheath

Antler Handle Short Knife with Leather Sheath

Unavailable

H 9.32 in W 1.75 in D 1.13 in

Antler Handle Short Knife with Leather Sheath

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this handsome antler handle short knife with leather sheath. The sheath appears to have been handcrafted from a nice heavy leather.

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20th Century American Folk Art Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Antler Handle Long Blade Knife with Leather Sheath
Antler Handle Long Blade Knife with Leather Sheath

Antler Handle Long Blade Knife with Leather Sheath

Unavailable

H 16 in W 1.5 in D 1 in

Antler Handle Long Blade Knife with Leather Sheath

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this antler handle, long blade knife with leather sheath. The antler handle is left natural and the blade is hand forged.

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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Tapio Wirkkala 'Puukko' Knife and Leather Sheath, 1960s
Tapio Wirkkala 'Puukko' Knife and Leather Sheath, 1960s

Tapio Wirkkala 'Puukko' Knife and Leather Sheath, 1960s

Unavailable

H 1.25 in W 9 in D 1.25 in

Tapio Wirkkala 'Puukko' Knife and Leather Sheath, 1960s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The leather sheath is embossed with a bear paw print and has a plastic "lesta", or insert, in which the knife slides in and out of smoothly.

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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Moroccan Handmade Koummya Dagger Knife, Curved Blade Bone Handle Silver Sheath
Moroccan Handmade Koummya Dagger Knife, Curved Blade Bone Handle Silver Sheath

Moroccan Handmade Koummya Dagger Knife, Curved Blade Bone Handle Silver Sheath

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

A finely crafted Moroccan curved dagger, ‘khoumiya’ (khoummya). The blade is made of local iron, offset twice and double-edged, forged with a slight curve. Sourced from the Azlag Dag...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Islamic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo
Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo

Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo - circa 1900 Tribe: Luba / Luluwa / Nkutshu A unique museum piece DR Congo Period: 19th Century - ca 1900...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

This sheath is constructed of native tanned hide with red, yellow, light and dark blue trade beads and sinew sewn.

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

Decorative Persian Arab Decorative Metal Dagger Knife in Sheath
Decorative Persian Arab Decorative Metal Dagger Knife in Sheath

Decorative Persian Arab Decorative Metal Dagger Knife in Sheath

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Decorative Persian Arab Decorative Metal Dagger Knife in Sheath. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 11.5" H x 3" W x 1" D.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art
Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art

Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An antique knife from Germany or Austria. Deer antler or stag handle with original sheath 3.25" blade, 7.75" overall.

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art
Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art

Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A antique Knife from Solingen, Germany. Deer antler or stag handle with original sheath 3.13" blade, 6.75" Overall.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Vintage German Folk Art
Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Vintage German Folk Art

Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Vintage German Folk Art

By Friedrich Herder A. Sn Solingen

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A vintage knife from Solingen, Germany. Deer antler or stag handle with original sheath 4" blade, 9.25" overall.

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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen
Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen

Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen

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H 9.06 in W 0.79 in D 0.6 in

Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The ends engraved 'DAS ANGELIN MESSER', 'D.A.M' on one side and images of fishing flies on the other. The knife with original leather sheath. Kissing Crane Knife Company History ...

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Early 20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Knife for Hunting Deer, Austria Mid of 19th Century
Knife for Hunting Deer, Austria Mid of 19th Century

Knife for Hunting Deer, Austria Mid of 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Hunting knife with black leather sheath. The handle, in deer horn, features brass acorns.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Constructed of native tanned hide, this 19th century Plains Indian knife sheath is expertly beaded in blue, yellow, black and red trade beads with stylized tepee and geometric motif.

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Antique Native American Knife and Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
Antique Native American Knife and Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

Antique Native American Knife and Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

A knife sheath with knife. A Nomadic tribe, the Sioux are associated with areas of the great plains of the United States including present-day North and South Dakota, Minnesota, N...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Yankton Sioux Quilled Knife and Sheath
Yankton Sioux Quilled Knife and Sheath

Yankton Sioux Quilled Knife and Sheath

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Yankton Sioux quilled knife sheath with original dag knife having wing bone handle.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Tapio Wirkkala, ´Puukko´ Knife and Sheath, Designed 1961, Hackman
Tapio Wirkkala, ´Puukko´ Knife and Sheath, Designed 1961, Hackman

Tapio Wirkkala, ´Puukko´ Knife and Sheath, Designed 1961, Hackman

By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman

Located in Stockholm, SE

Knife with sheath model Puukko, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman & Co, Helsinki 1961.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

Tapio Wirkkala, ´Puukko´ Knife and Sheath, Designed 1961, Hackman
Tapio Wirkkala, ´Puukko´ Knife and Sheath, Designed 1961, Hackman

Tapio Wirkkala, ´Puukko´ Knife and Sheath, Designed 1961, Hackman

By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman

Located in Stockholm, SE

Knife with sheath model Puukko, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman & Co, Helsinki 1961.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

Tapio Wirkkala, ´Puukko´ Knife and Sheath, Designed 1961, Hackman
Tapio Wirkkala, ´Puukko´ Knife and Sheath, Designed 1961, Hackman

Tapio Wirkkala, ´Puukko´ Knife and Sheath, Designed 1961, Hackman

By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Stockholm, SE

Knife with sheath model Puukko, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman & Co, Helsinki 1961.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hackman Finland Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife in Leather Sheath
Hackman Finland Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife in Leather Sheath

Hackman Finland Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife in Leather Sheath

By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman

Located in London, GB

Puukko goes back 1000 years and this is Tapio Wirkkala interpretation produced by Maker Hackman in Helsinki in 1961. The knife has a stainless steel blade inscribed with Tapio Wirkk...

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan
Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan

Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan

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H 9 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in

Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic Japanese camp knife with a leather sheath. Blade stamped 'Japan.'

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Mandau Dayak People Knife
19th Century Mandau Dayak People Knife

19th Century Mandau Dayak People Knife

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Period: Last half of the 19th century Origin: Dayak Size: 28" L x 2" W.  Indigenous, Knife, Mandau, Dayak, Scabbard, Sheath, Blade

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Dagger Metal Silver Decorative Collector Khoumya
Moroccan Dagger Metal Silver Decorative Collector Khoumya

Moroccan Dagger Metal Silver Decorative Collector Khoumya

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted decorative Moroccan dagger hammered metal silvered nickel. Decorative Moroccan knife with sheath carved metal khoumiya dagger, of typical shape with curved blade, complet...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Puukko Knife and Leather Sheath by Tapio Wirkkala
Puukko Knife and Leather Sheath by Tapio Wirkkala

Puukko Knife and Leather Sheath by Tapio Wirkkala

By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tapio Wirkkala did much of his initial design work using a traditional Finnish carving knife, the puukko, carving molds for his work by hand.

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Early 19th C. American Shooter's Bag
Early 19th C. American Shooter's Bag

Early 19th C. American Shooter's Bag

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H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in

Early 19th C. American Shooter's Bag

Located in Hudson, NY

The bag is all original with the later addition of the knife and sheath sewn to strap. Contents of bag includes a leather gut pouch with lead balls, patches, leather pouch with indiv...

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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Collectibles and Curiosities

Fine Old Native American Indian Chippewa Beaded Scissors Case and Knife Sheath
Fine Old Native American Indian Chippewa Beaded Scissors Case and Knife Sheath

Fine Old Native American Indian Chippewa Beaded Scissors Case and Knife Sheath

Located in London, GB

Fine Old Native American Indian Chippewa beaded scissors case with knife sheath Finely beaded on buckskin with floral designs,  Early 20th century Condition fine good Measures: L...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

20th Century Plains Indian Female Doll
20th Century Plains Indian Female Doll

20th Century Plains Indian Female Doll

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H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 2.5 in

20th Century Plains Indian Female Doll

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Child's doll with fringed and beaded deerskin dress, with horsehair braids and beaded belt, knife sheath and moccasins. Excellent reproduction of Native American plains style toy rep...

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20th Century American Native American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

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Knife Sheath For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the knife sheath you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and antler, every knife sheath was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a knife sheath — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A knife sheath is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Arts and Crafts and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one knife sheath that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sioux Indian Art, Crow and Hackman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Knife Sheath?

Prices for a knife sheath start at $110 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $1,760.