All About Pocket Knives

Posted: **Sat Dec 17, 2022 11:15 pm**

This pocket knife arrived recently in a large group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, as it turned out, it is a keeper. It now becomes the latest addition to my general pocket knife collection. It's an "UNBRANDED", one blade, two tang stamps, 3 3/8" closed, fish themed, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "VANADIUM (over) STAINLESS STEEL" The main blade back tang stamp says "TAIWAN" The main handle side has a nice graphic of a fish jumping out of the water for its meal. It is in EXCELLENT condition. It needed no cleaning, I just wiped it off, took some pictures and here it is.
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Posted: **Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:00 am**

This pocket knife arrived in a very large group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. This particular pocket knife was NOT the target of my purchase. But, as it turned out, it is a keeper. It made a most welcome addition to my general pocket knife collection. It is an "UNBRANDED", one partially serrated blade, 3 3/4" closed and 6 5/8" open, one tang stamp, "tactical" pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "Stainless (over) Taiwan" It has a movable thumb stud. It has the "Erector Set" handles. It appears to be very well made. Overall, it is in EXCELLENT condition and required minimal cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).

Posted: **Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:30 am**

Wow Skip, nice score! I'm liking the colorful Sodbuster that appears to have all-metal handles, a favorite of mine, and Smith & Wesson "Ranger" or a similar CRKT model comes to mind for the other knife, but that is strictly my opinion, I could be waaay off. It's been my experience that most knives with a stationary clip are inexpensive imports. You got a couple of cool ones whatever they are!

Posted: **Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:54 pm**

Taiwan has been putting out some fine knives for years. The Boker Magnums and Kal 74's are made there among many others.

Posted: **Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:00 pm**

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:30 am Wow.....

Thank you, Madmarco.

Samb wrote: ↑Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:54 pm Taiwan.....

Thank you for the information, Samb.

Posted: **Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:12 pm**

This pocket knife arrived very recently in a very large group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. It now becomes the most recent example to be posted under this topic or thread and to be added to my general pocket knife collection. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. It is an "UNBRANDED", one blade (with fish scaler and cap lifter or bottle opener), one blade stamp, 4 3/4" closed and 8 3/8" open, "butterfly" pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front stamp says "STAINLESS STEEL (over) TAIWAN" Overall, it is in VERY GOOD condition.
It did not need any cleaning at all. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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Posted: **Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:33 pm**

I have a couple of pocket knives and a CRKT fixed blade that were made in Taiwan. They are good, well made, quality knives.

Ken

Posted: **Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:03 pm**

Cool knife Skip!

A butterfly knife/fish scaler, what will they think of next!

Posted: **Tue Dec 20, 2022 4:00 pm**

Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:03 pm Cool.....

Thank you, Madmarco.

Posted: **Tue Dec 27, 2022 9:45 pm**

This pocket knife arrived recently in a very large group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, as it turned out, it is a keeper. It now becomes the latest example to be posted under this topic or thread and the latest addition to my general pocket knife collection. It is a TAIWAN, one blade, two tang stamps, 2 7/8" closed (not including the key chain), all metal, pocket knife. It opens and closes just like a straight razor. The main blade front tang stamp has, what I am guessing is, the cutlery company's logo or maker mark. The main blade back tang stamp says "STAINLESS (over) TAIWAN" It is in EXCELLENT condition. It needed no cleaning. I just wiped it off, took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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Posted: **Wed Dec 28, 2022 2:24 am**

That is waaay cool Skip!

I like it!

Posted: **Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:20 pm**

Madmarco wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 2:24 am That.....

Thank you, Madmarco.

Posted: **Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:27 pm**

I think this is the only Taiwan made knife I have, I got this "Joker" in a trade at a gunshow involving a bunch of stuff. Has a handy pocket clip, liner lock, and very fast opening action by way of a opening lever. A spring holds the blade shut until such time as enough pressure is put on the lever to overcome the spring, then the blade flies out. I sharpened this the other day and the 1045 steel used is very hard. It took the diamond stones of the Lansky and a fair amount of elbow grease to get an edge.

Posted: **Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:23 pm**

Cool knife, O.C.!
It's the latest version of an OTF knife, and my understanding is that these are well made.
I'm thinking they used hard steel for their blades cuz knives like this are meant for stabbing much more than for cutting, so a sharp edge isn't necessary, even though the blade has serrations.
I like the color too!

Posted: **Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:09 pm**

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:23 pm Cool knife, O.C.!
It's the latest version of an OTF knife, and my understanding is that these are well made.
I'm thinking they used hard steel for their blades cuz knives like this are meant for stabbing much more than for cutting, so a sharp edge isn't necessary, even though the blade has serrations.
I like the color too!

It's not an OTF, it's a folder. I've had it for about 20 years. I like it because even with arthritis in the hands, it opens easily with one hand.

Posted: **Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:42 pm**

Oh really, OC.
I've only ever seen that style knife as an OTF, it being a side opener is totally new to me, and I'm liking it.
Thx for straightening that out for me.

Posted: **Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:12 am**

OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:27 pm I.....

That is a VERY G@@D L@@KING piece of Taiwanese cutlery.

Posted: **Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:12 pm**

Madmarco wrote: ↑Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:42 pm Oh really, OC.
I've only ever seen that style knife as an OTF, it being a side opener is totally new to me, and I'm liking it.
Thx for straightening that out for me.

I should have also shown these shots of the side opening blade, the open frame with liner lock, and pocket clip.

Posted: **Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:40 am**

Thanks for those additional shots, OC.
I appreciate you showing them, since the originals didn't show any indication your knife is a side-opener, and as I'd said, I'd only ever seen these as OTF knives.
I prefer your knife MUCH more!

Posted: **Sun Mar 26, 2023 1:40 am**

I have several times that were made in Taiwan, mostly earlier CRKT models. I believe Gerber actually had a couple of knives made in Taiwan as well that were decent quality knives.
They're no stranger to high quality technical manufacturing in Taiwan since they largest producer of computer chips in the world, at least last time I heard.

Posted: **Wed May 24, 2023 5:30 pm**

This Statue Of Liberty anniversary pocket knife arrived in a very large group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. It now becomes the latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. It is a TAIWAN, one blade, two tang stamps, a blade etch, 4 1/4" closed, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade etch says "1886 - 1986" with an image of the torch between the dates. The main blade front tang stamp says "857692" The main blade back tang stamp says "STAINLESS (over) TAIWAN" The main handle side has a Statue Of Liberty scale and also has the 1886 - 1986 dates on it. The scale on the other handle side is missing. Still, it is in EXCELLENT condition. It needed no cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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Posted: **Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:26 am**

I reviewed a bunch of SOG knives today and every single one was made in Taiwan, even the 35th anniversary one for $400.

Posted: **Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:00 am**

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 5:30 pm This Statue Of Liberty anniversary pocket knife arrived in a very large group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. It now becomes the latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. It is a TAIWAN, one blade, two tang stamps, a blade etch, 4 1/4" closed, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade etch says "1886 - 1986" with an image of the torch between the dates. The main blade front tang stamp says "857692" The main blade back tang stamp says "STAINLESS (over) TAIWAN" The main handle side has a Statue Of Liberty scale and also has the 1886 - 1986 dates on it. The scale on the other handle side is missing. Still, it is in EXCELLENT condition. It needed no cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

I may have the other scale - funny it was in some of my fathers things and for some reason i kept it - no knife

Posted: **Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:38 pm**

tnorton wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:00 am I.....

It does look like it would fit. I looked at the same knives on eBay and there are MANY.
They are definitely NOT expensive knives. But, it would be nice to have both scales.

Posted: **Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:46 am**

i will send it to you message me with address - Clint

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