ABSOLUTELY !!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a "common or historically PC" perspective , maybe not. From a realistic perspective, a very resounding "YES". Anyone with the skills to forge steel could have made their own design of blade whether it be a sabre, katana, green river knife, or kukri. Although I personally don't recall any mention of a kukri in the bit of American History I have studied, that doesn't make it an impossibility. It would be naive for one to say that this type of equipment has no place in "muzzleloading" history. As for the "re-enacting" mind set,
each group must clearly define the parameters for their particular situation. If an event or group is to be specifically geared for what was "common" attire and equipment, make it very clear at the onset of such. I was visiting with a gentleman who is actively involved in the rendevous scene who revealed the "Dinty Moore" stew secret. (Open the can in the TP, pour it in the pot then bring it out to the fire,and walla, you got some authentic stew. Everybody has their own opinion, you've just seen mine.
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From a "common or historically PC" perspective , maybe not. From a realistic perspective, a very resounding "YES". Anyone with the skills to forge steel could have made their own design of blade whether it be a sabre, katana, green river knife, or kukri. Although I personally don't recall any mention of a kukri in the bit of American History I have studied, that doesn't make it an impossibility. It would be naive for one to say that this type of equipment has no place in "muzzleloading" history. As for the "re-enacting" mind set,
each group must clearly define the parameters for their particular situation. If an event or group is to be specifically geared for what was "common" attire and equipment, make it very clear at the onset of such. I was visiting with a gentleman who is actively involved in the rendevous scene who revealed the "Dinty Moore" stew secret. (Open the can in the TP, pour it in the pot then bring it out to the fire,and walla, you got some authentic stew. Everybody has their own opinion, you've just seen mine.
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