I'd say this is traditional.

[Pipeman]

Man those are nice ones Robin.

Since I started this thread I've gotten another. This one is about 3/4 the size of my other. He made a bunch of smaller ones to make then easier to carry in a pack.

My favourite user has a very short blade with a basic elbow handle, it's an old Mi'kmaq knife I bought years ago in Nova Scotia.
I have watched a couple of Algonquin bark canoe builders use a crooked knife but most use pocket knives nowadays.
Your friend makes nice crooked knives, is the bone handle made from Moose antler?
Best regards

Robin

 

[flyer35]

Here's my mini compared to my full size.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Interesting knives, I can honestly say I have never really paid much attention to them - probably because I havent seen them before

Thank you Flyer for showing us your great knife - at first look they look awkward to use - but the way the grip is-it's tight against the closed hand - so its a good strong Draw-Back.
Charlie yours does look old mate - looks like a good ol' Kiwi has used their famous No.8 wire for that one - and it still holds strong today!!

robin - Wow Robin my friend - those are spectacular - mate you did a VERY, VERY nice job on those knives, I really like them a lot! - you impress me greatly with your skills Buddy :thumbup:

 

[skyline1]

Thanks for sharing. Those are really neat. They are definitely designed for a specific purpose.

 

[Pipeman]

Thanks Duncan, they're fun to make once in a while. There are still a few Algonquin men who stick by the old ways of doing things.
The big problem nowadays is getting huge birch trees for the skin.

Best regards

Robin