anybody recognize this?

[Berryb]

Got this at a yard sale this weekend. Solid cast aluminum handle. the only stamps are some random "4"s on both sides of the blade. Blade 5 inches, overall 9 1/4 inches. Thanks
Bruce

[edge213]

Nope, but it is interesting.

[kootenay joe]

The Barteaux (sp ?) brothers made similar looking knives in the 1950's (?) and then worked for Gerber knives. The Barteaux knives i have had all had "Barteaux" in tiny letters stamped into the handle spine.
kj

[Berryb]

I can find no evidence of a maker's mark on handle or blade. I googled Barteaux and found some similarities but a lot of differences. So it's a good place to start but I'm still lookin'. Thanks
Bruce

[RobesonsRme.com]

Reminds me of some Australian made knives that were sold or given to military personnel during WWII.

Cannot remember the name or source.

Charlie

[Berryb]

I found the identical knife on the US militaria forum, edged weapons thread, dec. 21-2014. The guy bought it on e-bay. It was sold as a Barteaux, but nobody on that forum could confirm or had any clues. I think the Australian connection sounds reasonable, but I will wait and see for now. Thanks
Bruce

[1967redrider]

I found the identical knife on the US militaria forum, edged weapons thread, dec. 21-2014. The guy bought it on e-bay. It was sold as a Barteaux, but nobody on that forum could confirm or had any clues. I think the Australian connection sounds reasonable, but I will wait and see for now. Thanks
Bruce

That is an excellent website, glad you found some answers.