Old Photographs - This picture circa 1900s shows knife grinders also called ventres jaunes ('yellow stomachs' referring to the yellow dust released by the grinding wheel). By laying face down, these yellow
![Knife, Antler Handle, Steel Blade, Brass, Stag, Turquoise, Carved, Pommel With Mask, Late 1900s, 9 In. – Kovels Knife, Antler Handle, Steel Blade, Brass, Stag, Turquoise, Carved, Pommel With Mask, Late 1900s, 9 In. – Kovels](https://kovelsprod-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/knife-antler-handle-steel-blade-brass-stag-turquoise-carved.jpg)
Knife, Antler Handle, Steel Blade, Brass, Stag, Turquoise, Carved, Pommel With Mask, Late 1900s, 9 In. – Kovels
![Knife grinders in France circa 1902. They worked lying down to save their backs and had dogs sit on their legs for warmth : r/Damnthatsinteresting Knife grinders in France circa 1902. They worked lying down to save their backs and had dogs sit on their legs for warmth : r/Damnthatsinteresting](https://mechtraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/Knife-grinders-in-early-20th-century-Thiers.jpg)