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Tang stamp question
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 2:09 pm
by woodwalker
Can anyone read this stamp? What years was this made. My eyes cant seem to make out the stamp. Thanks for any help.
Re: Tang stamp question
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 2:43 pm
by Jeffinn
The Ideal U.S.A.
Taken from another post:
Levine's 4th ed says Ideal Knife Co trademark IDEAL/U.S.A. was located in Providence, RI operated from 1926-c. 1986 .
And Goins' says in addition to what is listed above that Dominick & Michael Marseli, with Phillip Magioni founded the company. They went to shell-handle construction in the late 1930's.
Jeff
Re: Tang stamp question
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 2:54 pm
by woodwalker
Jeffinn wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 2:43 pm
The Ideal U.S.A.
Taken from another post:
Levine's 4th ed says Ideal Knife Co trademark IDEAL/U.S.A. was located in Providence, RI operated from 1926-c. 1986 .
And Goins' says in addition to what is listed above that Dominick & Michael Marseli, with Phillip Magioni founded the company. They went to shell-handle construction in the late 1930's.
Jeff
Thank you Jeff. I just couldn't read the stamp. Getting old I reckon. Appreciate you. Great work you are doing on your knives as well!
Re: Tang stamp question
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 3:58 pm
by Mumbleypeg
Get a 15x loupe. Or stronger. They aren’t expensive and my old eyes couldn’t get by without the one I carry in my pocket.
The one I keep in my pocket has 3 lenses, I think 3x, 10x, and 20x. I have another that has a LED light, I think it’s 20x. Neither cost more than about $10.
Ken
Re: Tang stamp question
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:20 pm
by woodwalker
Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 3:58 pm
Get a 15x loupe. Or stronger. They aren’t expensive and my old eyes couldn’t get by without the one I carry in my pocket.
The one I keep in my pocket has 3 lenses, I think 3x, 10x, and 20x. I have another that has a LED light, I think it’s 20x. Neither cost more than about $10.
Ken
Thank you Ken. I will definitely get one. Appreciate you.