Anyone Seen This Makers Mark Before?

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Anyone Seen This Makers Mark Before?

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A recent purchase of a knife with damascus steel has a mark that I can find nothing on. I call it a trident but it not the classic trident seen on Wusthof knives. I am attaching some photos of this unique knife and the mark was so small and dark I had to overexpose the photo in order to get it to show.

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Ray is there any chance your knife might have been made by someone of the Hindu faith, or come from Nepal or northern India? Although I cannot see the mark very well it reminds me of the notches cut into the base of every Kukri blade. Though no one is quite sure, a common explanation of that device is that it stands for the goddess Shiva.
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I would guess a harp or a lyre if not the letter 'W'
I reviewed my Irish and German maker's marks referneces but came up with zip... so much for my guess
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Shucks Ray, I thought you were talking about the bourbon ...Maker's Mark ::facepalm:: :)
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TripleF wrote:Shucks Ray, I thought you were talking about the bourbon ...Maker's Mark ::facepalm:: :)
I probably had that on my mind when I wrote that post, Scott. It is, after all, the elixir of life!
I sure appreciate the responses on this. I am still hoping someone will come along who recognizes the logo.

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I checked out Shiva and she (or he) does have an instrument I'd call a trident in her hand.
I checked out 'lute' and 'lyre', also 'harp'. Not even close on the examples I saw.
I'm still hoping one of the members will check in with some info.

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