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Old knife identification

Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 7:56 pm
by Kniff99
Hello, I found this old knife in an old house.
Any ideaa how old and what kind of knife it is?

Thanks

Re: Old knife identification

Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 10:10 pm
by Ridgegrass
Long shot here. Maybe a Japanese brand like "Valor"? Good luck with it.J.O'.

Re: Old knife identification

Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 11:30 pm
by Gunsil
Looks like a Mexican hunting knife to me. The cast aluminum handle and the eagle pommel are typical Mexican attributes. It probably had cow horn inserts in the handle which have been eaten by bugs. Age wise, I'd venture 1950s-1970s. Value? Not much. Might be cool to clean it up and install new handle inserts and use it!

Re: Old knife identification

Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 12:14 am
by doglegg
The knife made me think Mexico as well. ::shrug::

Re: Old knife identification

Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 7:52 am
by Kniff99
Thank you guys, for your support. Appreciate it.

Re: Old knife identification

Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 4:04 pm
by 1967redrider
Looks like a fun beginner fixed blade resurrection project. 😎👍

Re: Old knife identification

Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 4:55 pm
by Madmarco
::welcome:: to AAPK, K99! ::handshake::
Your knife looks like an old theatre knife to me. ::shrug::
8)

Re: Old knife identification

Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 6:13 pm
by edge213
I believe Gunsil nailed it. Mexican.