A Modern Knife with Historic Roots

English trade knives were once the backbone of households, valued for their toughness and versatility. The Pecan Trade Knife #365 carries that same spirit forward, designed for today’s families who appreciate heirloom-quality craftsmanship. Its stabilized pecan handle — secured with mild steel pins — combines striking grain with the strength needed for daily use. At just 4.2 oz, it feels light in the hand but delivers robust performance.

Optional Handcrafted Leather Sheath

For safe storage or carry, elevate your knife with a custom-made pouch sheath. Each sheath is cut from veg-tanned leather, dyed with dye made in Greg’s shop, hand-stitched with heavy linen thread, and sealed with beeswax for water resistance. Choose between two historic dye finishes:

• Vinegaroon Black – a deep, iron-black tone from Greg’s in-house dye.
• Oak Bark Brown – a warm, earthy brown brewed by Greg from oak bark extract.

Learn more about our home made dye process in our Historic Leather Dyes blog series.

Why It Stands Out

More than a reproduction, the Pecan Trade Knife #365 is a working knife built to be used. Due to its stabilized handle this knife offers modern durability with less maintenance than raw woods — perfect for families where function comes first.  These knives frequently sell the first time they go on the table at market, making it hard to keep them in stock.

Bring a piece of early American craftsmanship into your kitchen — order the Pecan Trade Knife #365 today.

Specifications: Pecan Trade Knife #365

• Overall Length: 9 ¾”
• Blade Length: 5 ¾”
• Blade Width: 1″
• Blade Thickness: 3/32″
• Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon Steel
• Blade Style: Trailing Point – Full Tang
• Blade Finish: Antiqued, convex grind for precision cutting
• Handle Material: Stabilized Florida Spalted Pecan with mild steel pins
• Knife Weight: 4.2 oz (lightweight, balanced feel)
• Sheath (Optional): Custom veg-tanned leather pouch sheath
  • Hand-stitched with heavy linen thread
  • Sealed with beeswax for water resistance
  • Available in Vinegaroon Black or Oak Bark Brown