A real knife but could it be a trade knife?

[oldbattleaxe]

 

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[oldbattleaxe]

Measures 10 1/2" full tang dull false edge 3 brass pins

 

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[Sandog]

Did they make trade items that well? Does it look like anything was ever engraved into that brass inlay?

 

[oldbattleaxe]

Did they make trade items that well? Does it look like anything was ever engraved into that brass inlay?

I do not see and engraving or markings. I do not know anything about trade knives. That is why I am on here. I am going by the three small pins and the blade has a false edge. The thickness of the blade tapers. The previous owner had a modern made sheath to keep it in.

 

[oldbattleaxe]

 

[oldbattleaxe]

The owner said when he got this knife, he had to clean the blade for rust.