We all have seen 'em, those French and English 'trade knives' with the maple scales and 1095 steel blades at shows. TOTW, Log Cabin Shop and others sell 'em as well. What time period are these supposed to be from? Were knives like these used just in the early period of our country's history, say prior to 1800 or were they used through the 1800's as well? I suppose they could simply reflect no knife made before 1900 and just simply look 'neat' to most of us. :haha: Just curious. Thanks.