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So I have a Vintage Kershaw Trooper pre-1980 with a Tiger maple handle.Has standard markings Trooper and Kershaw KAI Japan No serial number 5" blade w/o fuller.Brass guard and pommel Very nice knife but cant find anything on this one .It has the Al Mar style handle w/o any AM markings.
Came in gray box w/o a sheath or paper work.. may be a prototype or a custom from Japan. Photo is not good but any info would be appreciated

Kramersknife wrote: ↑Thu Oct 23, 2025 3:48 am So I have a Vintage Kershaw Trooper pre-1980 with a Tiger maple handle.Has standard markings Trooper and Kershaw KAI Japan No serial number 5" blade w/o fuller.Brass guard and pommel Very nice knife but cant find anything on this one .It has the Al Mar style handle w/o any AM markings.
Came in gray box w/o a sheath or paper work.. may be a prototype or a custom from Japan. trooper.jpgPhoto is not good but any info would be appreciated

It certainly is a LOOKER!!!

Real nice knife... wish someone would have put a note in the box so I knew more about it

Oh that's a beauty! The Trooper is still missing my checkmark next to it on my Wish List.
For sure you should engage KAI Group, or at leat KAI USA and start an inquiry about it. https://www.kaiusa.com/contact-us

For all their proud marketing language, I would think they would open a case number and find out about this piece for you. I would suggest adding some clear and detailed photos of the knife to help them as they help you.

Let us know if you follow through with this - will make for a great read and encouragement to us all.