I knew my love of knives and knifemaking came from somewhere.I recently came across this knife my Uncle Julian McCain, who farmed with my father until my uncles passing in 1963, made for cutting broom corn.For those of you  who don't know,broom corn is a type of sorghum that was used for making brooms and whisk brooms back in the day before newer materials slowed the demand..My uncle was a WWII vet who served in New Caledonia, but I don't know if this is pre or post WWII.Since he passed in 1963, I know it is at least 50 years old if not much more.It's not fancy by any means, but I cherish it none the less. BTW, the piece below the handle is a leather thong to keep yout hand from slipping onto the blade, which I am sure was extremely sharp when it was used.