Check the listing for details. Native American Indian Trade Knife Collectible, Circa 1870's. Condition: Used. Listed at 94.99 USD. This listing is for Native American Indian Trade Knife Collectible, Circa 1870's Here we have a beautiful antique Trade knife, from the 1870's. A knife, a skinner for buffalo or beaver, having dark wood scales, and brass pins, and decorated with brass domed tacks; a favorite style of adornment used by the Natives for their prized items. These knives were shipped in wooden casks to the Frontier by knife manufacturers from Europe and the East Coast for trade with the Natives and Trappers. A fantastic utilitarian tool, or defensive piece, a treasure from the High Plains and West, far from being in excellent condition, but with a fantastic patina appropriate to its age, and harsh life. A full 14 3/4" long. Please refer to photo for more details as they are the best part of the description. .