Native beauty

Battara · 20th April 2007, 04:15 PM

These blades were European made and these pieces were European pieces made for trade. I believe these are also called "trade blades" for trade to Native American peoples living in the Eastern and Plains regions. Very rare to find an authentic piece since they were not massed produced and few survived. Many copies are on the market now. If true, this is a great piece in fantastic condition.

Jeff D · 20th April 2007, 04:33 PM

Hi Manolo,

Interesting piece. This style of blade is referred to as a "Beaver Tail" knife and usually had imported blades. Most of the blades came from Sheffield England and were sold by the Hudson Bay Company. As Battara has stated there are many fakes. I have no idea if this is genuine or not.

Hope this helps
Jeff

20th April 2007, 04:15 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	These blades were European made and these pieces were European pieces made for trade. I believe these are also called "trade blades" for trade to Native American peoples living in the Eastern and Plains regions. Very rare to find an authentic piece since they were not massed produced and few survived. Many copies are on the market now. If true, this is a great piece in fantastic condition.

20th April 2007, 04:33 PM	#2
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Hi Manolo, Interesting piece. This style of blade is referred to as a "Beaver Tail" knife and usually had imported blades. Most of the blades came from Sheffield England and were sold by the Hudson Bay Company. As Battara has stated there are many fakes. I have no idea if this is genuine or not. Hope this helps Jeff