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Identify a knife with no markings
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 4:26 pm
by J529A
I was hoping someone could help me identify this knife. I used a microscope on the tangs and the blade but it does not appear as if it was ever stamped. It seems to be very well made. It weighs 4 ounces and feels very solid. I cleaned off the blades and scales but there is nothing to identify the maker. It appears to be U.S. and of very good quality. However, I know looks can be deceiving. If anyone can solve this mystery it would be greatly appreciated
Re: Identify a knife with no markings
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 5:43 pm
by peanut740
Has the look of a Pakistan made knife.
Re: Identify a knife with no markings
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 6:37 pm
by orvet
I tend to agree with Roger, that it was probably made in Pakistan.
Most American companies at least put USA on their knives. If you look at the nail nick in that spey blade it is crooked and almost runs off the edge of the blade. Also if you look at the swedge grinds on both blades, they are really odd. Most American companies would run the swedge grind back to the knuckle (the high point on the spine) of the clip blade. The swedge on the spey blade ends closer to the front than I have ever seen on an American knife. Also, they use different materials to pin the knife then they used for the bolsters. Most American companies pin the knife with pins made of the same material as the bolsters so that there is no glaring difference. Often the pins are difficult to find, but that’s not the case in this knife.
The smooth white bone is also consistent with several knives I've seen from Pakistan.
It’s just these little details that make it look “not right” to my eye.
It doesn't look bad, just different.
I hope this is helpful
Re: Identify a knife with no markings
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 8:43 pm
by J529A
Thanks Dale and Roger! I agree with you guys. A lack of any markings usually means a non USA knife. In this case the knife is very well put together but I did have my suspicions. Thanks again.