9 inches long. Found in Boothbay, Maine. These knives were generally made by Native Americans and used by loggers as one hand drawshaves for axe handles, etc. Woodland Indian/Northeastern Woodlands carved or inspired mocotaugan (the knife) or crooked knives as they are known more commonly, were an indispensable survival tool. They are known as one of the most significant of all material objects known today from the history of native North Americans. More than 60 native tribes occupied the woodlands when Europeans first arrived thus these knives are known by many names and subject to design variations. The Penobscot had at least four names for these knives, while the Micmac used the word, "Wahawknigan". Captain John Gyles, writing of his captivity about 1696 by the Maliseet Indians in Maine observed, "the crooked knife was part of every man’s equipment"
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9 inches long. Found in Boothbay, Maine. These knives were generally made by Native Americans and used by loggers as one hand drawshaves for axe handles, etc. Woodland Indian/Northeastern Woodlands carved or inspired mocotaugan (the knife) or crooked knives as they are known more commonly, were an indispensable survival tool. They are known as one of the most significant of all material objects known today from the history of native North Americans. More than 60 native tribes occupied the woodlands when Europeans first arrived thus these knives are known by many names and subject to design variations. The Penobscot had at least four names for these knives, while the Micmac used the word, "Wahawknigan". Captain John Gyles, writing of his captivity about 1696 by the Maliseet Indians in Maine observed, "the crooked knife was part of every man’s equipment"