Is This A Lewis & Clark Expedition Knife!

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By James L Batson, Jr. Ph.D

Published Nov. 23, 2024

This report contains proof that the file knife on exhibit at Fort Clatsop was made of an antique 7-inch flat file made of shear steel.  A handle schematic is presented that shows what is under the mule deer antler handle.  After an analysis, I have failed to find anything that indicates it was not made by the Corpos of Discover at Fort Mandan in 1804-1805 and as stated in provenance.