Columbia Cutlery Co 12" Bullnose Scimitar Carbon Steel Made By Dexter 1950s-60s

12" carbon steel bullnose scimitar (curved spine and edge rather than straight edged bullnose) with rosewood handle marked 1812 Columbia on handle. Blade markings are gone as at one point this knife saw some rust requiring a resurfacing with some remaining pits. The handle has a few cracks but is otherwise tight and secure. 

Distinctively shaped Dexter round ended octagonal handle blade has a fresh new edge on it and is ready to get to work, these were made by Dexter for Columbia Cutlery Co,

12" blade, 17.5" overall