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Jack Knife

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Martha's Vineyard Museum

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About this artifact

This was a useful cutting tool on a voyage. The folding blade fits inside of the handle, and the tool could be kept at hand in a whaler's pocket. Jack knives were a favorite tool for carving scrimshaw.

Dimensions:
Length 8" open: Handle Length 4.25"

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