English trade knife?

[Banjoman]

Got these knives in a trade with some other stuff. I don’t know who made them or what steel or wood was used. They seem to be good knives, but I haven’t put them to work yet.

Would these be considered English trade knives? If not, what? And maybe what time period would they represent?

They are pinned (2 pins) but the painted handles make pins hard to see.

 

[Jaeger]

Look like reasonably correct styles. All you need to do is get that paint off the scales so you can see the wood and pins.

 

[Banjoman]

Thanks. I agree with taking off the paint.

 

[Tumbledown]

Paint might make for a poor grip when wet, something you don't want with a knife.

 

[LRB]

Got these knives in a trade with some other stuff. I don’t know who made them or what steel or wood was used. They seem to be good knives, but I haven’t put them to work yet.

Would these be considered English trade knives? If not, what? And maybe what time period would they represent?

They are pinned (2 pins) but the painted handles make pins hard to see.

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Got these knives in a trade with some other stuff. I don’t know who made them or what steel or wood was used. They seem to be good knives, but I haven’t put them to work yet.

Would these be considered English trade knives? If not, what? And maybe what time period would they represent?

They are pinned (2 pins) but the painted handles make pins hard to see.

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[LRB]

Not typical English, but better than some. English would typically have three small diameter pins in a line and an 80°/85° give or take, straight choil. An inward C choil would not be common. A rounded choil would be more French style.