They have a lot of options in the Napoleonic and American Revolution period that have that sort of look
If you're in the states, GG Godwin https://www.gggodwin.com/Pocket-Knives_c_75.html has assorted pocket knives that would look at home in the bits and bobs you may find in ME

Do you have any examples of what you would like to aim for?
Most of the knives use friction fit because you're only cutiing in one direction. If you're poking something, that might cause the knife to close abruptly, but there shouldn't be an issue with cutting

Slipjoint knives have been existence since 500-600 bce, with brass bolsters and grooved handles to receive the blade.
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/ ... fe.340278/

You should be able to use a nice 18th c knife for your kit that's not too modern yet feel right for the Shire

IIRC, Gygax knew the weights were off. He was also trying to simulate the bulk of the items as well

Peter Remling wrote: ↑Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:43 pm Not an issue here!

So, we're ok with necromancy? /s