Ima wearing U.S. Keds (high tops)

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Ima wearing U.S. Keds (high tops)

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Odd this thang INT on a Tested frame, or has the correct Tested sheild, or a Tested clip blade, or a correct Tested tang stamp

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All those insignificant defects aside MrB you can own this one of a kind knife for only $145 a month for 24 months.
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Frame/handles are authentic but XX era. Main clip blade is fake.
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How do u guys know that the tested xx trapper is fake....the rest of us need some schooling...thanks D.R.
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Gatorfleas wrote:How do u guys know that the tested xx trapper is fake....the rest of us need some schooling...thanks D.R.
MrB outlined it pretty well.
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Fleas,, see my example attatched.. how "short" the bottom bolster is.. and the tang stamp.. and the "C" on the sheild is closed
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D.R. Stick around you'll get schooled ,these guys can spot a fake across the room. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: to the spotters. ::nod:: ::ds::
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Closed C? I see several tested examples with the open C.
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so xtestx .. . ya WONT see a 54 with an open C...
yer suggesting this knife is a correct one???

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XxTestedxX wrote:Closed C? I see several tested examples with the open C.
That's true this shield was used on some late tested and early XX knives but the frame and clip blade are the giveaway here.
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roger that! I wasn't defending said knife. Just making sure I wasn't losing my mind.

I feel like every tested knife posted immediately gets knocked for being an OPEN C. I feel like that should be the icing on the cake vs. the first indicator.

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