Help identifying old stiletto

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kapon
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Help identifying old stiletto

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I found this old stiletto knife among my great grandfathers belongs not too long ago.
The only markings on it say "stainless steel" and what appears to be an R stamped on the opposite side of the blade.
The button and pins appear to be brass.
It appears to be very old.
Any assistance identifying would be greatly appreciated.

PS - He also had a 4" Shur Snap Fishtail (Yellow) that I was able to identify with the assistance of the internet since the knife was marked.
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kapon wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 12:42 am I found this old stiletto knife among my great grandfathers belongs not too long ago.
The only markings on it say "stainless steel" and what appears to be an R stamped on the opposite side of the blade.
The button and pins appear to be brass.
It appears to be very old.
Any assistance identifying would be greatly appreciated.

PS - He also had a 4" Shur Snap Fishtail (Yellow) that I was able to identify with the assistance of the internet since the knife was marked.
It's an older Rizzuto estileto Kapon, likely a Korean build judging by the extended lower liner, but I don't know much more about it, although many here will, so check back for more answers! ::welcome:: to AAPK! 8)
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Madmarco wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 1:37 am
kapon wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 12:42 am I found this old stiletto knife among my great grandfathers belongs not too long ago.
The only markings on it say "stainless steel" and what appears to be an R stamped on the opposite side of the blade.
The button and pins appear to be brass.
It appears to be very old.
Any assistance identifying would be greatly appreciated.

PS - He also had a 4" Shur Snap Fishtail (Yellow) that I was able to identify with the assistance of the internet since the knife was marked.
It's an older Rizzuto estileto Kapon, and ::welcome:: to AAPK! 8)
I agree, surprised it isn't stamped on the blade.
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Thank you everyone....
Since it's the Korean version; I assume that it's practically worthless.

However, I have been told that the 4" Shur Snap Fishtail (Yellow) is worth between $125 - $200.
Is this correct??

Thank you.......
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Attached are photos of the 4" Shur Snap Fishtail (Yellow).
Thank you.
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kapon wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:08 am Thank you everyone....
Since it's the Korean version; I assume that it's practically worthless.

However, I have been told that the 4" Shur Snap Fishtail (Yellow) is worth between $125 - $200.
Is this correct??

Thank you.......
Far from worthless, the stiletto is highly collectable!
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Re: Help identifying old stiletto

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Samb1955

Someone pm’ed me an offer of $150 for both.
Any thoughts?

Thank you
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You could probably get more if you want to auction them off. Look at sharperdeal auction site, just a suggestion.
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kapon wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:08 am Thank you everyone....
Since it's the Korean version; I assume that it's practically worthless.

However, I have been told that the 4" Shur Snap Fishtail (Yellow) is worth between $125 - $200.
Is this correct??

Thank you.......
Kapon! They're worth what the buyer is willing to pay. If you're patient, the right buyer might pay a lot, if you're in a hurry, take what you can get! Good luck! P.S.-Samb has much experience with these, you'd be wise listen to his advise! 8)
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