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Legit NYKC Saddlehorn?

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:18 pm
by pointythings
I'll admit that I can't pinpoint exactly what bothers me about this knife. It's a less common NYKC tang stamp and I don't recognize the jigging pattern.

Also, although the blades were cleaned, the grinds just don't look right to me. Too modern.

Anyone have more info they can share as to the knife's legitimacy?

EDIT: And I know this isn't a saddlehorn.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145658281010

Pics captured from auction:
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Re: Legit NYKC Saddlehorn?

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:40 pm
by knifeaholic
Amazing bone handles - frame and handles appear to be old.

The blades, unfortunately are modern fakes - tang stamp letters are too rounded, blades exhibit a modern look with modern grind/polish and no swedges.

Re: Legit NYKC Saddlehorn?

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:43 pm
by wlf
knifeaholic wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:40 pm Amazing bone handles - frame and handles appear to be old.

The blades, unfortunately are modern fakes - tang stamp letters are too rounded, blades exhibit a modern look with modern grind/polish and no swedges.
Handles are amazing, but their beauty has been tainted by buffing.

I don't think that old pick bone was buffed off at the bolsters and springs. Mine isn't on my NYK.

Re: Legit NYKC Saddlehorn?

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:40 pm
by peanut740
As Steve stated ::td::