This design was very well known during the American Fur Trade Era. The Oval Steel was a common trade item brought down from Canada with the French Voyagers. They were traded to both Europeans and Natives alike. These are Hand Forged in a traditional way from 1095 High Carbon steel. Each comes with a striking stone of quality chert. Both steel and chert are tested before shipping. They are GUARANTEED to throw lots of hot and lingering sparks.