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Hammer Brand Scout Knife Tang stamp
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 3:27 pm
by shandonsteel
I came across a Hammer Brand Scout knife in decent condition. The tang stamp has made me very curious. I am hoping someone can help me out. The stamp looks like a 1945-1955 stamp but it is upside down and deep. Also, to the left of the stamp are the letters "TER" on the top row and "A." on the bottom row. It looks like a separate tang stamp which was only half on the blade. In addition, The nail nick on the main blade appears to have been started in the middle of the blade. I am curious if this was a replacement blade, a knife that was stamped on a Friday afternoon, or if there is more to it.
Re: Hammer Brand Scout Knife Tang stamp
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 3:38 pm
by knifeaholic
Looks to me like an odd factory error. This knife was made by Ulster, circa 1950's to 60's. Looks like they hit the tang with both stamps, each leaving a partial mark.
Re: Hammer Brand Scout Knife Tang stamp
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 8:12 pm
by Ridgegrass
Shando: Agree with Knifeaholic, missed stamp on an ULSTER USA. Neat oddity. J.O'.
Re: Hammer Brand Scout Knife Tang stamp
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 11:20 pm
by eveled
That is pretty cool.
Re: Hammer Brand Scout Knife Tang stamp
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 1:52 am
by shandonsteel
Thank you for the information. Does a miss-stamp on a knife affect the value as it does with coins?
Re: Hammer Brand Scout Knife Tang stamp
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:31 pm
by Ridgegrass
Given the number and variety of knife "addictions" out there, I'd bet there are some who specialize in miss-stamped oddities. No opinion of it's value, just commenting.
, J.O'.
Re: Hammer Brand Scout Knife Tang stamp
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:03 am
by TPK
Cool find shandonsteel! 