Pernambuco French Trade Knife #364 right side view displaying an antiqued finish blade by GreBec Knives
High carbon steel 1800's Trade Knife left side view displaying a drop point blade and stabilized handle on a wooden background
Belly view of Pernambuco French Trade knive with 3/32 high carbon steel and edge detail
Pernambuco Trade Knife sitting next to a Vinegaroon Black sheath with white stitching on a wooden background.
Pernambuco Trade Knife in a Vinegaroon Black sheath with white linen stitching finished with bees wax on a wooden background.
Pernambuco French Trade Knife next to its brown Oak Bark leather sheath with white linen stitches on a wooden surface
Pernambuco French Trade Knife in its brown Oak Bark leather sheath finished with bees wax on a wooden surface

Price range: $210.00 through $260.00

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A handcrafted tribute to 18th-century trade knives, this 9½” blade features an antiqued 1095 carbon steel blade and stabilized Pernambuco handle. Add a custom-dyed, beeswax-treated leather sheath for a durable, historically inspired companion.
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Step into the spirit of early America with the Pernambuco Trade Knife #364, a handcrafted tribute to 18th-century French trade knives—crafted by Greg at GreBec Knives in Florida.

This 9½” knife features a 5½” drop point blade made from 3/32″ 1095 high carbon steel. With its antiqued finish and finely honed convex grind, it’s ready for real-world use.  Whether you’re in the woods, in the kitchen, or building out your collection of historically inspired blades this knife is for you. Knives like this were once imported to the New World, often serving as a family’s only knife.  They proved to be versatile, sturdy, and essential.

The handle is made from stabilized Pernambuco, secured with mild steel pins and the overall weight is 4.2 oz. While not historically accurate, this modern upgrade offers long-lasting beauty and strength, making it a great choice for those who appreciate history but value durability and ease of maintenance.

Optional Leather Sheath

You can select an option to receive a custom pouch sheath with a standard belt loop, handcrafted from veg-tanned leather. Choose from two traditional dye options:

  • Vinegaroon Black – A deep, iron-black finish made with vinegaroon Greg brews in-house using traditional methods.

  • Oak Bark Brown – A warm, natural tone dyed with oak bark extract, also made in our shop following old-world dyeing practices.

Each handcrafted sheath is stitched with heavy linen thread (never polyester) and treated with hot beeswax for enhanced water resistance. While we use modern veg-tanned leather, the construction and finish reflect our ongoing work to recreate and share historic leather dyeing techniques—check out our Historic Leather Dyes series on the blog for more behind-the-scenes details.

Why Choose This Pernambuco Trade Knife?

This knife bridges heritage with modern craftsmanship based on the French trade knife pattern. It’s not made for strict reenactment circles (the stabilized handle would disqualify it), but it captures the spirit of the trade era in a practical, rugged tool you can actually use.

Whether you’re a hunter, a history enthusiast, or simply appreciate the charm of handcrafted knives with a story, the Pernambuco Trade Knife #364 delivers.

See more like it in our Historic & Reenactment Knives collection.

Specifications

  • Overall Length: 9½”
  • Weight:  4.2 oz
  • Blade Length: 5½”
  • Blade Width: 1”
  • Blade Thickness: 3/32″
  • Blade Style: Drop Point
  • Blade Finish: Antiqued
  • Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon Steel
  • Handle Material: Stabilized Pernambuco with mild steel pins
  • Sheath Options: Custom veg-tanned leather, dyed with Vinegaroon Black or Oak Bark Brown

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Sheath Options

No Sheath, Oak Bark Brown, Vinegaroon Black

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