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This Knife which is from the fifteenth century, is referred to as the "half-moon" knife because of its shape. This knife is specifically used by craftsmen who work with leather. As recorded in the Museum of London, this knife has a height of 83 mm,…

This is another example of the half-moon knife that was used specifically to cut leather. It is made from iron, and is used in leather work. It is measured as having a height of 120 mm, and a width of 160 mm.

In this image, it shows a shoemaker working with the half-moon knife. In the first portion, it shows the shoemaker in action using it to cut the leather that will be used for the shoes.