French Trade Knives From 1600-1700'S

[MIKE MACINTOSH]

Found this interesting link while searching for butcher knives. French trade knife from around 1628 looks like a large version of my foxriver seems to have been very popular with the french for survival and trade with the Hurons & Ottawas and other native tribes on the frontier. folding knives seem to have been popular also





http://www.lanouvelle-france.com/

 

[Fiddleback]

I love old trade knives. How neato that read was!!@!

 

[mtnfolk mike]

that is a great site....:thumbup: i found that one a few months ago.... lots of good info...

 

[Darbyfett]

Something beautiful about a hammer finish with some curly maple. I have to trade knives in the works with 2 blacksmiths. One a roach Belly the other a neck knife I designed. I cant wait!

 

[upnorth]

Thanks for the link, I found the hawks and history quite interesting.:thumbup:

 

[mtnfolk mike]

here's a french style trade knife i have.. this one is was made by richard mize of fox creek forge.....

 

[mmmotorcycle]

Nice knife you've got there!

 

[Horse]

Cool site!