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Likely a "curved blade" frequently used for carving, these knives were traditionally made with the teeth of beaver or porcupine, but were later made of scrap wood and metal after foreign contact, as exemplified by this iron blade.

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Published: Mary Church Terrell Main Library 1889
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Summary:Likely a "curved blade" frequently used for carving, these knives were traditionally made with the teeth of beaver or porcupine, but were later made of scrap wood and metal after foreign contact, as exemplified by this iron blade.