Handcrafted English trade knife with antiqued 1095 steel blade and stabilized Florida spalted pecan handle by GreBec Knives
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Belly profile of English trade knife showing convex grind and trailing point blade with a full tang.
Handcrafted English trade knife with antiqued 1095 steel blade and stabilized Florida spalted pecan handle by GreBec Knives
English trade knife beside oak bark–dyed leather sheath with historic natural finish
English trade knife beside handcrafted vinegaroon-dyed leather sheath by GreBec Knives

Price range: $285.00 through $335.00

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A handcrafted English trade knife inspired by 18th-century originals, featuring an antiqued 1095 high-carbon steel blade and a striking stabilized Florida spalted pecan handle. Lightweight, ‘sticky sharp’, versatile, and built for everyday kitchen or camp use.

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This English Trade knife sold the very first day it was on our Market table in Ocala (1/17/26).

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Discover the Spalted Pecan Trade Knife #404 — a handcrafted knife that blends the heritage of 18th-century English trade knives with the performance expected in a modern kitchen. Part of Greg’s Florida Wood Series, this knife is built to be used, admired, and eventually passed down.
At its heart is a 5 15/16″ trailing point blade forged from 3/32″ 1095 high-carbon steel. Finished with an antiqued patina and a finely honed convex grind, the blade delivers excellent edge retention, easy sharpening, and precise cutting. Light in the hand at just 4.15 oz, it excels at slicing vegetables, trimming meats, and tackling everyday kitchen or camp tasks with ease.
What truly sets this knife apart is its stabilized Florida spalted pecan handle. The dramatic figuring and natural spalting create flowing lines of color and contrast that make this knife unmistakably one of a kind. No two pieces of spalted pecan are ever alike, and this handle showcases the wood at its best—both visually striking and strengthened through stabilization for long-term durability. Secured with mild steel pins, it offers a comfortable, confident grip suited for daily use.

The Spalted Pecan Trade Knife #404: A Modern Knife with Historic Roots

In colonial times, English trade knives were once indispensable household tools—valued for their versatility, ‘sticky sharp edge’, toughness, and simplicity. This knife carries that tradition forward, honoring the past while meeting the needs of today’s cooks and outdoorsmen. It’s a working knife with historic roots, built for families who appreciate quality materials and heirloom craftsmanship.

These knives are consistently popular at market and often sell quickly—a reflection of their usefulness, balance, and timeless appeal.

Optional Handcrafted Leather Sheath

Each sheath is cut from veg-tanned leather, dyed using homemade dyes brewed in Greg’s shop, then 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 created with Greg’s in-house dye
  • Oak Bark Brown – a warm, earthy brown brewed from oak bark extract

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

Bring a piece of early American craftsmanship into your kitchen — order the Spalted Pecan Trade Knife #404 today.

Specifications

  • Overall Length: 10″
  • Knife Weight: 4.15 oz (lightweight, balanced feel)
  • Blade Length: 5 15/16″
  • 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
  • Sheath (Optional): Custom veg-tanned
    • Hand-stitched with heavy linen thread
    • Sealed with beeswax for water resistance
    • Available in Vinegaroon Black or Oak Bark Brown
Handle Material

Sheath Options

No Sheath, Oak Bark Brown, Vinegaroon Black

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