American corn knife

Measurements
length: 23 5/8"
blade: 17 3/4"
blade width: 1 1/2"
grip and pommel: 6"
weight: 14.1 oz

The American mid-west version of the machete, corn knives were/are used to cut both corn stalks and other brush.
This one is early or mid 1900's, still has a very sharp well-tempered blade.