Chinese Fisherman's Knife

Burnished golden crescent with a neat little notched end.

This fisherman's knife is from Dongbei or Shan Xi Province, China, and dates to the 19th century. It is iron, wood & horn. Working knives are generally plain in design, with a single edge, a sturdy tang and a grip that stays secure when it is wet. Smoothly bowed form in warm golden yellow, tapering to a soft point. The upper end is capped with a square fitting and a small black tab pierced by a hole. It is 6 inches wide and 0.75 deep.

Compact, glowing and tidily finished from end to end.