Who made this folder?

[FRJ]

I have no idea who made this knife, but there is a clue stamped on the blade. Can anyone recognize this stamp?
It still has good action with a half stop, but a little side to side wobble.
Thanks.

[Miller Bro's]

Joe, it looks like it was made in France, maybe the word is "Pradel" under the gun stamp.

There are a few good sites on the web with french maker marks maybe you can find it listed there.

[FRJ]

Thanks Dimitri. A little research sent me to "Jays Knives" to see a Pradel that looks very much like my knife. No musket stamp.

[tendots]

To my understanding pradel is a type of knife rather than a brand.https://www.google.nl/search?q=couteau+ ... 24&bih=630

[Shearer]

Try this site .
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/sho ... adel-story

Grant

[reddirtknives]

I've seen Pradel stamped on different patterned knives. I just associate it with some sort of french knife. kinda like how some people call soda pop "Coke" even though what they're talking about is not a coke and a better gerneralized term would be Soda Pop…hmm… Maybe that wasn't a good example but you guys know what I'm trying to say….. I'm tired

[FRJ]

Thanks for all the help, guys.
Shearer put me on the actual stamp. So it only goes back to 1962 eh. I would have assumed older.
Well, you know what happens when you assume.
I took another picture after soaking it in mineral oil and placing it on that stunning flapjack.
Thanks again guys.

[tjmurphy]

Man, I would never have guessed, in a million years, that that knife was only from 1962.

[FRJ]

I was surprised at the date too, tj. It could be a mistake, but they were pretty confident remarks.
I paid less than $28 including shipping.