A Blacksmiths Trade Knife ((SOLD))

G L Drew

G L Drew

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Maybe not historically correct but if it was 1870 and I was the local smith making knifes to trade for beaver pelts this is what they would look like.

Stock removal from 1095 although I did forge some texture near the spine.
Flat grind
Machine finished blade
Curly maple handle
Overall length: 8 3/4 inches
Blade: 4 3/8 inches
Rawhide scabbard with a belt loop

$95 SOLD which includes shipping to the US or Canada. My PayPal account and email is gldrewknives@yahoo.com Please contact me for other payment methods or overseas shipping costs.

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Lots of flavor, character. I think you achieved the desired affect. I will take it.
Best Regards, --Bill
 
I love it! If it wasn't already taken, I'd be all over that one. One question though, what are the two notches on the bottom of the ricasso for? I hope that's not a stupid question, I've seen small sharpening choils, of course, but nothing quite like those. Is that your makers mark, maybe? I kinda like the way they look, whatever they're for...
 
Your making some Real Nice Trade Knive's Mr. Drew ! I need to contact you In the future to Order a Possibles/Hunters Bag & Knife Combo when I get some extra Cash,

The notch at the bottom of the heel, or choil, is known as a Spanish notch, and goes back to the 18th c., It was used on fighting knives to catch an opponent's blade so it wouldn't slide down and hit the fighter's arm/hand,
 
osodavis said:
One question though, what are the two notches on the bottom of the ricasso for? I hope that's not a stupid question, I've seen small sharpening choils, of course, but nothing quit.

It is something I saw on an old knife once and thought it looked good. I like Kicking Birds explanation though.
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Kicking_Bird said:
The notch at the bottom of the heel, or choil, is known as a Spanish notch, and goes back to the 18th c., It was used on fighting knives to catch an opponent's blade so it wouldn't slide down and hit the fighter's arm/hand,
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exactly.... you'd have to be an expert no doubt to be able to catch a lightning fast knife with the notch, especially without a sword:D

GL, this knife is awesome...
 
Wow! That one went fast! And no wonder. On the notches - I have seen one maker put them on the top of the blade for lifting pots by their handle off of the camp stove, so I just assumed.... :-)
 
John T. Jeffery said:
Wow! That one went fast! And no wonder. On the notches - I have seen one maker put them on the top of the blade for lifting pots by their handle off of the camp stove, so I just assumed.... :-)
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I like the pot lid idea best. Just thinking about a knife fight gives me the willies."
 
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