Antique Chinese fisherman's knife
Antique Chinese fisherman's knife
Here's something you don't see everyday: a craft produced, antique Chinese fisherman's knife.
I've seen several of these old friction folder fisherman's knives. They're usually described as being from Dongbei, which is a term for the entire Northeast China region, including several modern provinces. Personally, I've wondered if these were intended to gut fish or for cutting ropes and lines. Most other examples I've seen on these have metal handles, some with long, pointed tips that could be used as a marlin spike. That suggests to me that these were used mostly as a rope knife. I have no real idea of the date, I'd assume early 20th century from the make and condition.Re: Antique Chinese fisherman's knife
Cool looking knife. Is the handle wood?
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Wayne
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Re: Antique Chinese fisherman's knife
Nope, its bone.