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Help identify this knife?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:22 pm
by robdillpdx
I recently picked this up at a garage sale, just thought it looked cool, It's a Rostfrei swiss army style knife and stamped Italy 13-920, I cannot find any information on this via google. Anyone have any idea on a date of manufacture or what the bird symbol on the handle represents? Thanks!
Re: Help identify this knife?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:32 pm
by gringo
Re: Help identify this knife?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:37 pm
by jerryd6818
The figure molded into the handle appears to resemble the German Coat of Arms and "Rostfrei" is German for 'Rust Free' (Stainless Steel). Why it would have Italy stamped on the tang is a mystery to me.
Re: Help identify this knife?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:40 pm
by gringo
it is a modern knife...maybe the germans were visiting italy again?
Re: Help identify this knife?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:51 pm
by robdillpdx
Ok, so German Coat of Arms it is, one down, Now if I can just figure out the Italy part....Thanks for the help!
Re: Help identify this knife?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:54 pm
by greyelm
This is a German Army Knife
Check this link for variations
http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?op ... &Itemid=35
Re: Help identify this knife?
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 4:45 am
by robdillpdx
Thank you! Now I know and can sleep well tonight....