Knife ID - Young - NOT RJ

[JeffYo]

My last name is Young and my Dad collected a few knives. I'm a novice. Have a folder, "Schrade" style with the logo Young on the blade, encircled with the outline of a knife. Can't find anything online. He had some Marbles Ideal with RJ Young and this is different... Thanks in advance for any assistance.

[Mumbleypeg]

Welcome to AAPK.

I’m not understanding what you’re asking. It looks like the name and knife outline has been engraved, probably by, or for your father. It’s not a stamp as would be seen if applied by a maker during manufacturing. However some custom makers engrave their mark on the knife’s tang (or ricasso, if it’s a fixed blade). If that’s what you’re asking. If not please clarify what you're wanting to know.

Ken

[JeffYo]

Thanks Ken. Yes, my thinking was that this "logo" was something this maker used on many knives and maybe I could find more about the maker to assist with valuation. You might be right that it was done specifically for Dad... Does that knife look like a commonly manufactured knife rather than a one-off? I guess I'd have to compare with say a Schrade, etc., to see the differences. No other maker's marks that I can see. The engraving itself is not deep, but very well done I think. Overall the knife is well put together. I'm in a quandry.

[Ridgegrass]

Houston Price lists 3 makers named Young. The book is from 1991 so it's hard to say who is still around. Good luck. J.O'.

[JeffYo]

Thanks J.O'! Good place to start! Jeff

[Ridgegrass]

Like to know what you find out. J.O'.