Help identifying skinning knives

[impavid]

My father recently passed away. He was an active muzzleloader in Michigan for a very long time, and accumulated a great variety of beautiful items, both authentic and handmade modern. One of the items we found among his collection we're having a lot of trouble identifying. Do any of you recognize these knives?
http://jlabscreative.com/pics/knife1.jpeg http://jlabscreative.com/pics/knife2.jpeg

 

[Wes/Tex]

TOTW, and others, have them listed as American-made "Skinner Knife" in two sizes. They don't specify the maker but would probably tell you if you called.

 

[nwtradegun]

there was an article on them. it was in muzzleloader magazine. co. name river traders by dean oliver. [email protected]

 

[necchi]

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/464/2/KNIFE-FT-T

 

[impavid]

Thank you everyone!

 

[Rifleman1776]

Looks a lot like the knives commonly sold almost everywhere. The blades have been etched to sorta look like damascus or forged. Not bad knives but certainly not antique or high value. In your case, keepsakes. Enjoy.

 

[Mark Black]

They look like they're from a maker that sets up down at Friendship every year. He is always located to the right of the main entrance before you get to the sheep sheds. I believe the initials he stamps on his blades are "MC". :idunno: If your father ever went to Friendship, I imagine that's where he got them. Sorry for your loss.

 

[cositrike]

Those are not Deans. His touch mark is a canoe. The touch mark on these is MP I think. I've one. You can get them at most rendezvous.
Simon C

 

[Gemoke]

MP I think that would be Marv Palmer