Anyone knows what this is ... please ?

[fernando]

Hi Akanthus.
Now you git me a bit confused ...
The Carter Cutlery i spot in the Internet started operating in 1997, with Japanese blades smithing. When you say my example dates from the 18th, or 19th century, you mean its style, not the actual age, right ?
Another thing; if this knife belongs in a set that is missing the fork and spoon, could it be that each of them has a separate scabbard ?
Still another question; why would they need all three knife, fork and spoon to 'prepare' food ... and why so small ?
Hopefully you will enlighten us .

[Kmaddock]

Hi Fernando


Looking at this interesting knife it does not look like it was designed for a quick draw from the scabbard as there is only a small amount protruding from the scabbard.

if this is the case then it is not a weapon so what is it for, pruning knives tend to have a curve eating knives generally come with other implement.

How about a fruit knife for peeling fruit, these tend to be dainty enough and the size would be about right?

Regards,

Ken

[fernando]

Not to my eyes, Ken. Blade would be o.k. but not the handle. Peeling fruit requires some strengtgh; a task for the whole hand.

[Akanthus]

Originally Posted by fernando

Hi Akanthus.
Now you git me a bit confused ...
The Carter Cutlery i spot in the Internet started operating in 1997, with Japanese blades smithing. When you say my example dates from the 18th, or 19th century, you mean its style, not the actual age, right ?
Another thing; if this knife belongs in a set that is missing the fork and spoon, could it be that each of them has a separate scabbard ?
Still another question; why knife,fork would they need all three knife, fork and spoon to 'prepare' food ... and why so small ?
Hopefully you will enlighten us .

Hi Fernando,i will try to explain it.
A Carter's Cutlery in cental Europe is a combination of knife,fork ,spoon and others in one scabbard.Some knifes of the 19th.century are very similar to yours.( Picture 1 ,2.quater of the 19th.century,taken from Zentrum für Trachtengewand) The cutlery was taken for eating on journeys,because nearly everybody had his own cutllery .
Your knife is single in it' scabbard but is sufficient for peeling an apple or cutting a sausage.In the post " Kabinettstück September 2019 " from the Zentrum fürTrachtengewand
It is mentioned that a coachman really only needed a simple knife to cut a rein or other leather strips in case of emergency .
( Picture 2 from Hermann Historica München)

[fernando]

Duly noted. Thank you so much .