Help identifying old stiletto
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kapon
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Help identifying old stiletto
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.
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.
- Madmarco
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Re: Help identifying old stiletto
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!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.
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samb1955
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Re: Help identifying old stiletto
I agree, surprised it isn't stamped on the blade.Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon Nov 30, 2020 1:37 amIt's an older Rizzuto estileto Kapon, andkapon 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.to AAPK!
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kapon
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Re: Help identifying old stiletto
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.......
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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kapon
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Re: Help identifying old stiletto
Attached are photos of the 4" Shur Snap Fishtail (Yellow).
Thank you.
Thank you.
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samb1955
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Re: Help identifying old stiletto
Far from worthless, the stiletto is highly collectable!
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kapon
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Re: Help identifying old stiletto
Samb1955
Someone pm’ed me an offer of $150 for both.
Any thoughts?
Thank you
Someone pm’ed me an offer of $150 for both.
Any thoughts?
Thank you
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samb1955
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Re: Help identifying old stiletto
You could probably get more if you want to auction them off. Look at sharperdeal auction site, just a suggestion.
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Re: Help identifying old stiletto
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!