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Offline Shreckmeister

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Old knife
« on: January 04, 2023, 03:34:44 AM »
Does anyone recognize the remains of the name on the Ricasso? 
Straight blade with spearpoint.





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Re: Old knife
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2023, 09:44:31 PM »
Now that's a poker!!
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Offline JSMOSBY

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Re: Old knife
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2023, 01:34:08 AM »
I'd suggest you look at commercial tool maker's marks and names.  Many blades were made from files.
« Last Edit: January 05, 2023, 03:49:28 AM by JSMOSBY »
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Re: Old knife
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2023, 12:35:10 PM »
I agree, that looks a lot like an early 20th century commercial tool makers mark? Is the brass tube ferrule brazed along a seam or extruded?
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Re: Old knife
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2023, 06:12:46 AM »
I appreciate the suggestions. A friend bought it. I hope to handle it and answer your questions
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