help authenticating a Miller Bro's Knife?

[peted]

Hi... I am new to writing to the forum, but have followed it for some time as I try to become better educated about buying and selling authentic knives. I've made a couple of unintentional mistakes in the past, that people were very patient and undertstanding of, since I generally have a good reputation. However, I'd rather be right the first time, thaan to ask forgiveness.

In that regard, I would appreciate some member opinions on this Miller Bro's knife. I am mostly bothered by the fact that the stamp on the tang of the main blade is so crisp, but the stamp on the punch is so worn as to be barely legible. I'm wondering if someone more an expert on these can discern from the photos if that main blade is likely a replacement?

view the knife at:

https://picasaweb.google.com/petedeleuw ... directlink

Thanks very much,
Pete

[msteele6]

We have a member whose screen name is Miller Bros. and I think that I will leave authenticating this knife to him, however, in the mean time, I think the knife is fine.

[Miller Bro's]

Pete

The knife is mostly original the only thing wrong is the Bail is missing.

The master blade is heavily worn but does not look to have been replaced. The tang stamp on the punch blades are usually lightly stamped, even on unused examples so that does not bother me.

The knife is old and worn and someone has buffed it up, otherwise it`s a good one

[peted]

Thanks very much for the courtesy extended. Best Regards to both of you.
Pete

[Miller Bro's]

Your welcome