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Need help identifying knife
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:49 am
by mmigliore19
Hello I have inherited some knives from my father who passed away, I am assuming they were his when he was a child in the 70s.
However this knife I have no clue what it is, what its for and who made it any help would be appreciated!
Re: Need help identifying knife
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 10:26 am
by stumpstalker
It is a YACHTSMAN’S knife, with a sheepsfoot blade, and a marlinspike (intended for splicing rope).
Would you please post a close-up and detailed photo of the tang stamp, which will disclose the brand or manufacturer.
Re: Need help identifying knife
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 11:49 am
by ScoutKnives
Looks like a Schrade cutlery knife to me , probably just post WWll
Mike
Re: Need help identifying knife
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 2:01 pm
by 1967redrider
Did Camillus make some like this too?
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Re: Need help identifying knife
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 3:16 pm
by Ridgegrass
Lots of manufacturers made them. I agree with Mike. Jigging pattern looks like Schrade. O'.
Re: Need help identifying knife
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 4:53 pm
by edgy46
Welcome to AAPK.
Re: Need help identifying knife
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 5:30 pm
by Mumbleypeg
1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2024 2:01 pm
Did Camillus make some like this too?
Camillus made them under their name, and made some on contract stamped with other company names also. For some interesting history, do an internet search for “marlin spike.”
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Ken
Re: Need help identifying knife
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 1:41 am
by Reverand
I have a couple of them in the shop, waiting on repairs.
I agree that it looks most like the Schrade, especially the blade shape.
Re: Need help identifying knife
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 10:39 am
by glennbad
Definitely looks like Schrade before they incorporated a lock for the "marlin spike".