who makes these knives?

[Rifleman1776]

A recent thread on trade knives reminded me of this knife, and several others, I have. I have bought these at rendezvous and other events. They are quite reasonable in the $15.00 to $25.00 range. The blades are chlorine treated for aging effect. I think they are quite attractive knives and they have proven servicable, especially for the money. I see them often, the maker must turn them out very fast or have helpers. Anyone know who the maker is?

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[mazo kid]

Frank, I don't know the maker either; but I also have 3 similar knives. Two have the same MP stamp as yours, but no angled "hash marks". The third has the hash marks but is stamped "O".

Can anyone help us out?

 

[eli crowe]

I am pretty sure the Guys name that make these is Marv Palmer.

I have seen them show up on Ebay from time to time.

Eli

 

[RJL]

your right if the blade is stamped "m p" it was made by marv palmer. if you see any that have a "d m p" stamped around the notch they're made by dave and marv palmer. dont know if dave is a son or brother? i saw one of these trade knives at a gun show this past weekend that had a $75 price tag on it! there great knives but, not that great. i've never been able to find a website for either of them, just traders who sell them.

 

[Gemoke]

I believe Dave is Marv`s son. He has been at the Kalamazoo show when ever I`ve been there. they make a good trade knife.I have a couple that have severed me well over the years

 

[Rifleman1776]

He has been at the Kalamazoo show

That makes sense. The trader I bought a couple from was also from Michigan.

 

[lonehunter]

i saw one of these trade knives at a gun show this past weekend that had a $75 price tag on it! there great knives but, not that great.

:shocked2: Thats pretty cheap for a good hand made knife!

 

[Pigman]

I have been told that the noches at the bottom of the blade are a Michigan thing. Some people say they are period correct and some say they are a modern thing. I dont know but they are good knives.

Thanks,
Foster From Flint

 

[Snake Dr.]

There sure nuff Nice looking Trade Knive's, I really like the Finish on the Blade's also the Blade profile/design and the Wood Is Beautiful,

 

[LRB]

These are good knives at a good price. Not really PC for what they are supposed to represent, but good working knives, and rondevous acceptable. The notch at the bottom of the heel, or choil, is known as a Spanish notch, and goes back to the 18th c., and I believe earlier in the mediterranean area. This notch work really has no place on this type of knife, but it does look good. As far as I know, the steel is 1095 and well heat treated. I have heard no complaints on these knives, and there are many of these being used.

 

[Black Hand]

That silly notch is in the most useful part of the blade, rendering the rest of the knife suitable for spreading butter or eating. That said, I also have a similar one I bought years ago that I never use because in isn't very functional (for me).

 

[floyd1350]

I believe Dave is Marv`s son. He has been at the Kalamazoo show when ever I`ve been there. they make a good trade knife.I have a couple that have severed me well over the years

:rotf: you're a real cut-up gemoke. i love it :rotf:

 

[troutabout]

He sells knives on this website and they're not cheap pricewise :
http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/

 

[ohio ramrod]

This last summer I was camped behind a man at the Old North West from Michigan who had a rack of them for sale. He bought the blades from Marve and put the handles on them. His prices were very reasonable. Which is probably why I only sold one of my knives the whole week!People saw his before they got to mine! :idunno: :idunno:

 

[blackhorse]

I beleive, and stand to be corrected but I think several people made this style of knife. I've had a similiar one for a bunch of years. I cannot even remember where I got it. I do know it was at one the the gigs I went to in the midwest(Ohio or Mich)... maybe even Fort Meigs. Anyhow I like it and I did carry it for awhile , I even carried it modern camping. The makers mark is different and I don't want to look for it right now LOL....

 

[Okwaho]

These are good knives at a good price. Not really PC for what they are supposed to represent, but good working knives, and rondevous acceptable. The notch at the bottom of the heel, or choil, is known as a Spanish notch, and goes back to the 18th c., and I believe earlier in the mediterranean area. This notch work really has no place on this type of knife, but it does look good. As far as I know, the steel is 1095 and well heat treated. I have heard no complaints on these knives, and there are many of these being used.

I agree with Wick here.I have had several of these knives and as Wick said nice knives.They are rondevoux OK but correct trade knives they ain't. :bow:
Tom Patton

 

[Rifleman1776]

This last summer I was camped behind a man at the Old North West from Michigan who had a rack of them for sale. He bought the blades from Marve and put the handles on them. His prices were very reasonable. Which is probably why I only sold one of my knives the whole week!People saw his before they got to mine! :idunno: :idunno:

That could have been Cotton. Fine person.

 

[Ken Rummer]

Similar kniver are sold on the Crazy Crow Trading Post

 

[DUSTY 14]

i read somewhere that the notch is to strip and clean your sinew before you sew with it. makes some sense to me as that is about the right size

 

[LRB]

Nope. Just decoration. I've never an original trade knife with that type of notching. As I mentioned, it's origins seem to be the Mediterranean and pre 18th c.