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Antique Canadian Crooked Knife — Hand-Forged Blade, Carved Wood Handle
A traditional Canadian crooked knife (mocotaugan) — a woodworking tool historically used by First Nations and French-Canadian craftsmen for canoe-building, snowshoe-frame carving, and general shaping work. The blade appears to be hand-forged from repurposed steel (the fine linear surface texture is consistent with an old file), fitted into a carved wooden handle set at the traditional oblique angle for a closed-palm grip.
Unmarked, as is typical for this folk-made tool category — no maker's name or stamp.
Specifications
| Maker / Brand | Unknown |
| Blade Length | 4 in / 10.2 cm |
| Overall Length | 10 in / 25.4 cm |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Markings / Stamp | No maker's mark visible; blade shows fine linear surface texture consistent with a repurposed file |
| Includes | No sheath |
Condition Grade
Good
Condition Notes
Hand-forged blade with visible surface texture consistent with a repurposed file. Wooden handle shows wear and age-appropriate patina, carved to the traditional oblique grip shape. No cracks or structural issues noted.