is this real or fake?

johnnyt00 · Post by **johnnyt00** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:22 am

I saw this knife and was wondering if someone could tell me if it is real or fake. or any info at all. thanks

knifeswapper · Post by **knifeswapper** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:56 pm

I see it thus it must be real. What you don't see is the German stamp on the back. Contracted by Parker in the late 80's and not much market for them; also that good ole tortoise will fume everything within 2 foot of it eventually.

Blade Runner · Post by **Blade Runner** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 1:02 am

Parker also contracted with the Olbertz factory in Germany in the early 90's IIRC to produce a line of knives bearing old american trademarks such as C Platts' Sons, Honk Falls, Marbles, Little Valley Knife Assiciation, Crandall and possibly a couple of more, I can't remember.
Gary

Blade Runner · Post by **Blade Runner** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 3:25 pm

The one with a red back ground raises an eyebrow, although I would prefer to read the whole knife and not just the stamp. I usually read the stamp last.
Gary

johnnierotten · Post by **johnnierotten** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 3:55 pm

I agree with bladerunner,it looks like a cold stamp..

PA Knives · Post by **PA Knives** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:27 am

You can tell that Blade Runner is a seasoned collector. You never read the stamp first, that should be the last thing you look at then start all over and see if it matches the stamp. To many other things can be looked over if the one only concentrates on the stamp. But it is great to know what your looking at when you get to the stamps and this is a great exercise for that. Nice job