Kershaw 4150 Early Production

Kershaw began its foray into the knife business sometime during 1974. The company was originally based in Portland Oregon, but most early knives were manufactured in Japan. The first US manufacturing plant was opened in 1997 & the company currently offers knives made in the U.S., Japan, & China. Pete Kershaw (an ex Gerber salesman) started the business.
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Kershaw 4150 Early Production

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Guys I have a 4150 in a presentation box that was given to me as a leaving gift when I left a job in 1974
Which makes it a very early (first year) production knife.

I'm very certain of the year (1974) becasue I'd moved from New Zealand to Australia in July 1973, got a job, worked for a year then left to tour the country in 74.

Some knife Companies changed their tang stamps at various times, did Kershaw have any clues in their tang stamps - style, design, font that confirms the date? The presentaion box is also the only one I have ever seen.
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I can't help with your questions Brumby, ::shrug:: but your Wild Turkey looks great! ::tu:: Very nice! 8)
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Thank You!
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