Knife- Antiqued Crooked

Antiqued Crooked Knife

This Knife- Antiqued Crooked with Brass Wire will make a unique addition to your collection. The crafter carved the wood handle with a bend in the end that gives the piece a strong profile. Brass wire wrapped around the handle secures the metal blade and adds a striking visual detail. This crooked knife measures approximately 10.5 inches long and carries a 3‑inch blade. You will see rust on the blade, yet it remains sharp and ready for display.

One of Kind!

Crooked Knives are a type of knife with a curved or hooked blade that crafters use for woodworking, particularly in carving and shaping wood. Crafters angle the blade at the end to allow for more precise cuts and greater control over the knife. They are also known as Mocotaugan, and are a common tool used by Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands. European settlers eagerly adapted this essential tool for their own use. Crafters often form the handles into a variety of shapes and decorate them with intricate designs. Author Ned Jalbert’s book, Mocotaugan The Story and Art of the Crooked Knife: The Woodlands Indian’s Indispensable Survival Tool, examines the history of these knives and the artform of making them.

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