Anyone recognize this?

[OSCAR]

Fellow knife collectors:
I bought this several years ago. Damascus blade, buffalo horn handles. The steer hide sheath has fur on outside. I was told by seller that the maker is from Texas. His mark is nearly impossible to read, as it is stamped in the Damascus. Looks like initials, possibly B and one more. The letters are stylized, making it even harder to make them out. As a matter of curiosity I’d like to know who made it.
Regardless, the grind, fit, polishing and Damascus pattern is awesome. If anyone can recognize the maker, please let me know. Thanks. Oscar

[Doc B]

Nice looking knife!

[OSCAR]

Thanks Doc. I’m just curious who made it.

[Montanaman]

It has all the hallmarks of a Pakastani import, and that is what I presume it is.

[OSCAR]

Montanaman....ALL Paki knives I have seen are poorly made trash.... If this one is, they have come a long way.... The knife is as good as ANY I've ever seen. I doubt it is an import....

[Montanaman]

Nothing about that knife looks quality to me, I stand by what I said and have a fair bit of knowledge about custom made knives. All Pakistan made knives are not trash.

[kootenay joe]

Quote: "All Pakistan made knives are not trash."
i agree. And they are getting better just as china made knives have done and Japan made before that.
India and Pakistan are growing economically and fast. Before too long they will be major economic powers like China is now. It is easy to get stuck in how things were and not realize that major changes have occurred and continue to occur.
kj

[TripleF]

I'm a firm believer if it's a custom made knife from a maker here in the USA, they tell you....there's nothing like bragging with your
stamp, but it's never faint.....
Now, that's my opinion.....

[1967redrider]

Looks like real Raindrop Damascus, not the faked stuff. Any clues on the sheath?

[kootenay joe]

I have had unmarked custom knives from U.S. knife makers. It is not uncommon but more often part time knife makers. Some guys just love making knives and don't care if they do not get any recognition.
kj