Y’all think this is a canoe? Blade measures 4-1/2” handle from guard to end of pommel is 4”. Blade is noticeably thinner than a 5” ldeal.
I’m thinking this is the last model canoe made. Stamp is also different than what I’m used to. The marbles is more straight than roller coaster. I know it’s kind of in rough condition, but I got it because I thought it was a canoe, which I rarely run across. So what do y’all think? Would like others opinions. Some of the pics have the ideal for comparison.
Is this a canoe?
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Re: Is this a canoe?
That's a tough call. What's the pommel nut look like? Thanks.
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Re: Is this a canoe?
Not home right now so I can't really verify this, but I think the brass guard on Canoes is thicker than the guard on Ideals. Yours has the large pommel nut characteristically on M.S.A. Co. stamped knives, which isn't too abnormal because I happen to have one like that too on a stag Ideal. Could have been a transition period?
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Re: Is this a canoe?
Early Ideal with a symmetrical pommel, well worn down. Canoes do not have thicker brass guards, the ricasso is wider than an Ideal.
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Re: Is this a canoe?
13 months late, but what Gene said.
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