I'm very confident that it is a butter knife. But there are also smaller more decorative knives for spreadable Cheeses. Like cream cheese, brie, cheese ball, etc.
Laying my wonderful mother to rest today and your video is a brief respite for me from this heartbreaking time in my life. Thanks, Brad. This week's episode is the most important one for me, although I love them all, but I NEEDED this one most!! RIP Momma.
Condolences, I lost my Mom twenty years ago and know your pain, you are not alone. The fact that you miss her so, shows how wonderful she was. Take care of yourself🥰💕❤️
Thanks,Brad! At almost 80, my knees and balance aren't what they used to be. I love that I can to go with you and enjoy the finds and wonderful places.
Dang sue, God bless you. I'm in my prime, but I often think about things like that almost every time I dig. I see others, and my family members struggle to get down and check out a hole. It breaks my heart. I don't take my youth for granted at all, I know that I will blink, and be at the end of my life.
Agree! If the blade is brass or bronze, it may have been silver plated. It also could have had a sterling silver handle that was retained by the owner after the blade broke off.
Absolutely a fish knife for dining. Don’t need to be sharp because it’s used to flake the fish from the bones. Thank you for you videos! Very much enjoy them
It is possible that the coin purse was leather and wild animals carried it around and chewed on it spreading everything around. Porcupines especially like things with salt even from your hands. At our ranch we had to be sure to put away our wooden handle tools or they would chew them up overnight.
You might already know this, but for the indian head cent, if there isn't a shield between the tips of the branches on the reverse, it was made in 1859 :) Otherwise, it can be any date after. I'm very lucky to have found an 1859 (the first year they were made) on my first ever 1800s coin. Have only found two other indian heads since, no other old coins unfortunately. Love your videos!
Thanks Brad. You have taken over the top slot for my favorite metal detecting channel. You are in good company. You probably already know this, but that is a butter knife. The handle part would have been made just like the forks and spoons in order to lay flat on the table . It was bent 90 degrees right were it is broken. The blade would be vertical so you didn't get butter on the table cloth.
Brad, Aqua Chigger, and Chill Bill make my top 3. Brad's content is definitely the most artistic, Bill's for old Roman and comedy, and the Chig for the very best water and civil war items!
I didn't read all the comments, but that first Indian Penny looks like there wasn't a shield above the ONE CENT, which makes it an 1859. That was the first and only year they were minted without the shield. You get to detect in such beautiful areas! Great video.
Definitely a fish knife Brad. An entirely Victorian invention. Back in the day you could show how refined you were by having the appropriate cutlery for the appropriate dish. And of course knowing which utensils to use for which dish. Not such an issue these days of course. As we order our fried chicken in buckets and eat with our fingers lol. Great video as always. Good stuff.
I recognized that coin purse latch right away! I inherited a sterling silver mesh coin purse and a gold mesh coin purse, from my grandfather in France.
Save your pennies! Way back in the 1980's I wanted one and had saved up almost enough, TWICE! Each time, I ended up needing a big car repair. Third time's a charm! After four years, I got my first. You can do it, too!
I'm pretty sure that's a butter knife. My great-grandmother had a silver set, and this brings back a vivid memory of her spreading butter and jam on homemade biscuits
I agree, it's a fish knife, minus it's handle. I've seen them used as butter knives because of the bluntness of the blade. Keep up the wonderful metal detecting shows. Love them, and your obvious love of all the items you dig up and show us 👍 Elizabeth from Australia x
My best guess on the little knife blade would be a fancy little butter knife for spreading butter on bread etc. and the handle appears to have been broke off, possibly a wood handle was on it. Fantastic hunt👍‼
Here in Chico CA we have many rock walls. Built by the Chinese for clearing fields for crops, cattle or whatever. Quite scenic when the wildflowers are in bloom during the spring season. Some were used as outlines for property back then as well. And by gold miners to mark claims.
Appreciate the comments regarding finding a lot of shotgun shells and bullets in an area, hitting like a coin, that make you a bit discouraged but that you have to remain disciplined and check them out because you just never know... Then you proved yourself right!!! Nice job finding and teaching...
The reed plate definitely looks to be from a harmonica. Don’t think it’s a chromatic although it’s hard to tell from the pictures. Roughly made diatonic harmonicas were around during the civil war as you already know. Chromatics weren’t created yet. They emerged later in the 1870s but you wouldn’t be able to identify that with just one of the reed plates. Chromatics with both blow and draw notes on the same plate came out around 1911. They are easily identified by where the reeds were attached alternating back and forth from one side of the reed plate and the other. They may be attached by solder, rivets, or screws. A diatonic’s reeds are all attached on the same side of the reed plate. Hope this helps. FTR, I am a retired harmonic teacher and directed a harmonica band for 18 yrs. I really enjoy seeing your finds!!
Definitely a fish knife my great grandmother had a set when I was growing up. Great relaxing video to watch while drinking my morning coffee. Thanks Brad.
I was lucky enough to find coin purse and 4 silver coins a foot away a week later. Great video as always Brad and I'd say that is definitely a knife for soft spreads
Wow you did really well for just wandering the woods around rock walls. We live next door in New Hampshire and have only tried doing that a few times with not so much luck. We find the ocassional flat button and piles of bullets, shotgun head stamps, and bullet casings, its enough to make us want to stick near the cellar holes. A draped bust is pretty awesome to find in the middle of the woods! Congrats Brad and we are already looking forward to next Friday! Happy Hunting and Good Luck from Jim and Mason.
Hi Brad. I suggest that the blade knife is from a cheese knife. The reason for this is that, after you cut a slice of cheese, you turn the knife around and pick the piece. I'm native french and on traditional french tables, even in our days, you would be given the exact same knife when the cheese is being serve.
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hey Brad, Yes, this is a fish knife and it's very old, but I think you've already figured that out by now. A thousand x a thousand x a thousand pieces are produced here. We also inherited a set of twelve from our grandparents. which we haven't even used yet because it's real silver with a bone handle we don't want to scratch it. greetings from germany your chanel is...👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Now there's an intriguing thought worthy of consideration. Whether thinking critically or creatively musing, the trench art designation feels as right as rain (and, uh um, certainly helps to weave a more wondrous web as the story is told).
One of the things I like most in your video's is the scenery shots. They always bring me back 50+ years to when I walked thru the woods in northwest CT with my dog. The beauty I saw still resonates in me. Sadly when I visited the area a few years ago it was all McMansions and housing developments.
You should have ten times the subscribers than you do. You're so easy to hang out with. You and Bob Gymlin are my go to channels on repeat. Thanks for being committed to your craft. 🏆👍
Butter knife/fish knife, suggestion: First World War trench art letter opener. No tang because it would be set into a split bullet as a handle, oftentimes engraved with a battle site. The one I own has “Ypres” on it. Great video. Andy.
My first thought about the knife is the blade separated from its handle, it was used as a fancier bread and butter knife used for spreading butter and special jams, special scone shops still use them today, fancy tips and all.
I believe the brass piece with the hole was for lacing 2 pieces of leather with a leather strip. Holes would be pre punched in the leather, and a needle like that would make lacing easier
Hi Brad. The straight brass item that you found looks like the wedge piece that would hold the barrel of a rifle/shotgun onto the stock. Keep the adventure going
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He Brad, I found a silver version of your mystery item a few weeks ago. It is a Victorian Era Butter Knife. The handle would have likely been mother of pearl. Mine was just the blade too. Great spot to hunt and congratulations on all the finds in this one! Looking forward to your return trip to this spot.
Hi Brad. Small knife blade is from a table fish knife. Eating utensil.
I believe this is correct!
It would have been a twisted handle butter knife silver plate late 1800s I have a collection of them.
google "ornate vintage butter knife."
With the sharp point, that could be a cheese knife, as well.
Yep. I have seen complete examples of cutlery from the 1800s in D.C as a child. More common than you think they are.
I'm very confident that it is a butter knife. But there are also smaller more decorative knives for spreadable Cheeses. Like cream cheese, brie, cheese ball, etc.
I was going to say the exact same thing. Definitely a butter knife. Much Love ❤
Butter knives have a fat rounded end
Agreed!
Don't be too confident, it's a fish knife
I agree it's a Victorian butterknife
Laying my wonderful mother to rest today and your video is a brief respite for me from this heartbreaking time in my life. Thanks, Brad. This week's episode is the most important one for me, although I love them all, but I NEEDED this one most!! RIP Momma.
Condolences, I lost my Mom twenty years ago and know your pain, you are not alone. The fact that you miss her so, shows how wonderful she was. Take care of yourself🥰💕❤️
sad time my friend, keep remembering the love you shared. God bless you.
Such a hard loss. My sympathy.
So sorry for your pain. I’m losing my mom, my best friend.
Time does NOT heal all. It just gets easier to deal with. May your mother walk on. Peace be with you and your family.
Thanks,Brad! At almost 80, my knees and balance aren't what they used to be. I love that I can to go with you and enjoy the finds and wonderful places.
Dang sue, God bless you. I'm in my prime, but I often think about things like that almost every time I dig. I see others, and my family members struggle to get down and check out a hole. It breaks my heart. I don't take my youth for granted at all, I know that I will blink, and be at the end of my life.
It's a butter knife blade. The handle is missing. My mom had a set with butter knives just like it.
Nice finds Brad.
That's definitely a vintage butter knife. It had a wooden handle that rotted away.
I agree. I have one but it has a metal handel
Agree! If the blade is brass or bronze, it may have been silver plated. It also could have had a sterling silver handle that was retained by the owner after the blade broke off.
I have one with an ivory handle.
Awesome day!! Thank you!!
Let’s go, let’s go treasure and adventure🌺👵✌️💕
Absolutely a fish knife for dining. Don’t need to be sharp because it’s used to flake the fish from the bones.
Thank you for you videos! Very much enjoy them
Yup, a french butter knife. Probably originally coated silver plate ... with brass core.
It is possible that the coin purse was leather and wild animals carried it around and chewed on it spreading everything around. Porcupines especially like things with salt even from your hands. At our ranch we had to be sure to put away our wooden handle tools or they would chew them up overnight.
You might already know this, but for the indian head cent, if there isn't a shield between the tips of the branches on the reverse, it was made in 1859 :) Otherwise, it can be any date after. I'm very lucky to have found an 1859 (the first year they were made) on my first ever 1800s coin. Have only found two other indian heads since, no other old coins unfortunately. Love your videos!
Pretty sure the first Indian is a first year 1859. I couldn’t spot a shield on the back side. Another awesome video Brad!
Yes! It's a one year type coin than can be identified without the date showing.
He had the date range wrong 1859-1909 59-64 were fatty
Looks like the blade to a fancy butter knife!
Agree on butter knife. Antique or vintage.
Yours are the only videos I watch that always seem to fly by and are over way too quickly!!Keep up the great work!
Thanks Brad. You have taken over the top slot for my favorite metal detecting channel. You are in good company. You probably already know this, but that is a butter knife. The handle part would have been made just like the forks and spoons in order to lay flat on the table . It was bent 90 degrees right were it is broken. The blade would be vertical so you didn't get butter on the table cloth.
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@@Republic4ever714 Thanks, Gone digging and Tara Germania are on my list and of course the Hoover boys.
Brad, Aqua Chigger, and Chill Bill make my top 3. Brad's content is definitely the most artistic, Bill's for old Roman and comedy, and the Chig for the very best water and civil war items!
I didn't read all the comments, but that first Indian Penny looks like there wasn't a shield above the ONE CENT, which makes it an 1859. That was the first and only year they were minted without the shield. You get to detect in such beautiful areas! Great video.
You certainly whet my appetite for a return visit!
Definitely a butter knife. I have a set of sterling silver flatware that's old and I have several shaped like that.
Great finds! I really enjoy the professional production of your videos 👍
For what it's worth, watching your videos are one of the only times during the week I am at peace and relaxed! Thank you brother!
Definitely a fish knife Brad. An entirely Victorian invention. Back in the day you could show how refined you were by having the appropriate cutlery for the appropriate dish. And of course knowing which utensils to use for which dish. Not such an issue these days of course. As we order our fried chicken in buckets and eat with our fingers lol. Great video as always. Good stuff.
Eating with our fingers worked for us Native people for an awful long time! 😊
I recognized that coin purse latch right away! I inherited a sterling silver mesh coin purse and a gold mesh coin purse, from my grandfather in France.
I inherited a Silver 5 Franc coin from 1877 from my late GF in France
I want a metal detector so bad.. Finding coins like this makes you just think about the history! Very nice finds and great video.
Save your pennies! Way back in the 1980's I wanted one and had saved up almost enough, TWICE! Each time, I ended up needing a big car repair. Third time's a charm! After four years, I got my first. You can do it, too!
I'm pretty sure that's a butter knife. My great-grandmother had a silver set, and this brings back a vivid memory of her spreading butter and jam on homemade biscuits
Love these videos and look forward to Friday mornings so I can watch them
I agree, it's a fish knife, minus it's handle. I've seen them used as butter knives because of the bluntness of the blade. Keep up the wonderful metal detecting shows. Love them, and your obvious love of all the items you dig up and show us 👍 Elizabeth from Australia x
My best guess on the little knife blade would be a fancy little butter knife for spreading butter on bread etc. and the handle appears to have been broke off, possibly a wood handle was on it.
Fantastic hunt👍‼
I know I'm getting old when the first thing I saw when I looked at the picture for your video was ET🤣😂 good hunt as always 👍🦀
One of these days, you're going to find a missing JET! LOL
😂Good 1!
Great location! Always love seeing a Draped Bust rescued from the ground.
You are such a nice person . I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.
My first thought about the Lady Liberty coin was... somebody's good luck piece. Now it's yours!
Here in Chico CA we have many rock walls. Built by the Chinese for clearing fields for crops, cattle or whatever. Quite scenic when the wildflowers are in bloom during the spring season. Some were used as outlines for property back then as well. And by gold miners to mark claims.
Appreciate the comments regarding finding a lot of shotgun shells and bullets in an area, hitting like a coin, that make you a bit discouraged but that you have to remain disciplined and check them out because you just never know... Then you proved yourself right!!! Nice job finding and teaching...
Amazing stuff. Found a few things already with my new detector I received for my 75th birthday.
Fish knife, butter knives are rounded, the handle end is scalloped so a decorative silver cap can be fixed tightly covering the blade.
Always like watching your videos, beautiful country.
Great hunt Brad
Last item you showed looks like a piece of a fingernail clipper. The part that lifts up and swivels around to enable the clippers to work.
Definitely a table knife. Butter, jam, jellies etc.❤✌
Pretty sure the long skinny piece with the hole is part of finger nail clippers
The reed plate definitely looks to be from a harmonica. Don’t think it’s a chromatic although it’s hard to tell from the pictures. Roughly made diatonic harmonicas were around during the civil war as you already know. Chromatics weren’t created yet. They emerged later in the 1870s but you wouldn’t be able to identify that with just one of the reed plates. Chromatics with both blow and draw notes on the same plate came out around 1911. They are easily identified by where the reeds were attached alternating back and forth from one side of the reed plate and the other. They may be attached by solder, rivets, or screws. A diatonic’s reeds are all attached on the same side of the reed plate. Hope this helps. FTR, I am a retired harmonic teacher and directed a harmonica band for 18 yrs. I really enjoy seeing your finds!!
Definitely a fish knife my great grandmother had a set when I was growing up. Great relaxing video to watch while drinking my morning coffee. Thanks Brad.
Enjoyed your great finds today, definitely hope you return to that spot.
I was lucky enough to find coin purse and 4 silver coins a foot away a week later. Great video as always Brad and I'd say that is definitely a knife for soft spreads
Lucky dawg ❤
Wow you did really well for just wandering the woods around rock walls. We live next door in New Hampshire and have only tried doing that a few times with not so much luck. We find the ocassional flat button and piles of bullets, shotgun head stamps, and bullet casings, its enough to make us want to stick near the cellar holes. A draped bust is pretty awesome to find in the middle of the woods! Congrats Brad and we are already looking forward to next Friday! Happy Hunting and Good Luck from Jim and Mason.
Hi Brad. I suggest that the blade knife is from a cheese knife. The reason for this is that, after you cut a slice of cheese, you turn the knife around and pick the piece. I'm native french and on traditional french tables, even in our days, you would be given the exact same knife when the cheese is being serve.
What great finds. Woo hoo!
Butter Knife, just like the one I used to see at my Grandmother's table. Usually Silver. Neat find.
TGIF Brad ..... thanks you for sharing the VDI numbers its very helpful and thank you for not sharing the D2 audio, pinpointer audio only works great !
You content is hands down the best dirtfishing on UA-cam!
TGIFAB. Thang God it’s Friday and Brad!
Another great video, Brad.
That knife looks like one my Mom had for butter or soft cheese. Hers had a ceramic handle. Texas Deb 😊
It"s the blade of a fish knife. Have a few in my cutlery draw. They were "de rigueur" until the 1950"s or so.
Wait, you make your own music for the channel! Very nice! I'd be interested to see your set up.
hey Brad, Yes, this is a fish knife and it's very old, but I think you've already figured that out by now.
A thousand x a thousand x a thousand pieces are produced here.
We also inherited a set of twelve from our grandparents.
which we haven't even used yet because it's real silver with a bone handle we don't want to scratch it.
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What you have is a WWI trench art bullet knife, usually but not always they have engravings on the blade
Now there's an intriguing thought worthy of consideration. Whether thinking critically or creatively musing, the trench art designation feels as right as rain (and, uh um, certainly helps to weave a more wondrous web as the story is told).
Always appreciate when I find your videos and thank you for sharing. GBY
One of the things I like most in your video's is the scenery shots. They always bring me back 50+ years to when I walked thru the woods in northwest CT with my dog. The beauty I saw still resonates in me. Sadly when I visited the area a few years ago it was all McMansions and housing developments.
You should have ten times the subscribers than you do. You're so easy to hang out with. You and Bob Gymlin are my go to channels on repeat. Thanks for being committed to your craft. 🏆👍
On a cruise an in port in Livorno, IT. Just diagnosed with Covid and isolated to my room for 3 days. I’m glad I can tune in too GMMD! Thanks,
Love the Drape Bust coins - awesome find!
Great finds
Great Finds!!! God Bless Us All!!!
Butter knife/fish knife, suggestion: First World War trench art letter opener. No tang because it would be set into a split bullet as a handle, oftentimes engraved with a battle site. The one I own has “Ypres” on it. Great video. Andy.
Great finds brad😊
Wonderful day. Enjoyed watching along.
That one piece of brass looks like it could possibly be the top or bottom part of a nail clipper?
My first thought about the knife is the blade separated from its handle, it was used as a fancier bread and butter knife used for spreading butter and special jams, special scone shops still use them today, fancy tips and all.
Nice old decorative butter knife.
Great hunt and amazing finds God Bless and happy dirt fishing
Hand box or squeeze box accordions are larger then a harmonica reed but smaller then a full/ regular size accordion reed , very cool find. 🪗
Nicely done Brad, great finds I enjoyed the video. 🇺🇸
Correction @ 3:38 of video. Indian Head Cents were 1859-1909. No biggie but you had them starting @ 1864-1909. Great videos as always. 👊🏻
Killer thumbnail! I know you’re proud of that one! Awesome finds!
That last item you showed looks like a vine eye hammered into a wall for attaching wire to support vines, espalier fruit trees etc.
I believe the brass piece with the hole was for lacing 2 pieces of leather with a leather strip. Holes would be pre punched in the leather, and a needle like that would make lacing easier
Hi Brad. The straight brass item that you found looks like the wedge piece that would hold the barrel of a rifle/shotgun onto the stock. Keep the adventure going
Hi Brad. The reed is probably from a small hand held Squeeze Box, very similar to a Piano Accordion but without the keys. Hi from Australia 🤙✌️👍🦘🇦🇺🦘
That small little knife is actually a fancy butter knife pretty cool to find something like this 👌 keep finding and I'll keep watching 😎👍🇨🇦
Antique butter knife missing handle, my Grand mother Rose had a silver one ! cool hunt, Thanks !
Wow Brad congratulations
On all your finds Ty for sharing
Excellent ⭐️
Agree with the table knife assessment.
Great permission. ✌❤❤
Great finds! Super video. ❤
I agree with the butter knife idea.
Another nice relaxing green mountain video to watch on a Friday evening. Great coin finds.....my favorite.
Definitely a butter knife.. I grew up in my parents antique business and saw them quite often
What an adventure, I can't wait until the next visit.
Perhaps that is the blade of a butter knife.
Folks their are special people you come across in this life,this man is one.Such a talent,from the music to the knowledge he has to his on screen presence..GREAT VIDEOS, GREAT SHOW..THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOU FAMILY FRIENDLY 👪 CONTENT
It reminds me of a butter knife. Fun video Brad!! Beautiful scenery!
It looks like a fancy butter knife. Nice find!
He Brad, I found a silver version of your mystery item a few weeks ago. It is a Victorian Era Butter Knife. The handle would have likely been mother of pearl. Mine was just the blade too. Great spot to hunt and congratulations on all the finds in this one! Looking forward to your return trip to this spot.
I love watching you find all these amazing little treasures and pieces of history. Thanks for taking us along!
First time commenting. I really enjoy the flora and fauna added to your videos . what instrument do you play ? 😄
Hi Brad, 10:47 it's a butter knife. I have two from family heirlooms.
Twisted Master Butter Knife. Where the handle is facing the opposite way the blade goes. This allows you to spread more easy.
All in all great hunt Brad! Til next time, keep on digging...