Beautiful Old Hand-forged Strapped Hammer and Handmade Knife, Found Together antique tin boat I believe

I believe

I do believe most likely 18th c

Good overall condition and very sound

Cut paper works like this were part of Froebel's kindergarten program

or bills yet to be paid

Beautiful Old Hand-forged Strapped Hammer and Handmade Knife, Found Together antique tin boat I believeI'm no tool expert, but I sure love a beautiful old tool, the more primitive feeling the better, with this antique hand forged strapped hammer is just my sort. And this small, old homemade knife too, with cross shaped handle, which I found alongside it, in Vermont. Just a little research makes me think the hammer earlier than later 19th century American, though as I say my knowledge is not deep! The knife maybe not quite as old, I'm not certain, but