Schager knife with silver handle, C. Hanse / Alkmaar, 18th century.

^18th century Schager knife with a silver handle. The handle has a dog as its crown (a sign of loyalty). Knife makers were active in Schagen from the ^16th century. They were known for their quality knives. The blade is marked with the boat hook with half moon. The blade has two engraved figures. A man and a woman surrounded by floral motifs. Marked with master's mark which could possibly be attributed to Cornelis Hanse (a half moon in a circle). Registered in Alkmaar, 1765-1780. He also used the maker's mark CH in rectangle.

Cornelis Hanse became a student on January 8, 1748 with his father Jacobus Hanse, becoming master in 1765. He probably succeeded his father who died on December 25, 1765.

The initials of the ^1st owner are also engraved in the knife: AW.

The knife has a length of: 19.5 cm and a weight of: 28.6 grams.