Any guesses on this knife????

gradall5200

gradall5200

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Ive seen this knife at a local antique shop by my house about 10 times now. I always look at it hoping to find some kind of marking or maker,, but nothing! I looked at it again today and the guy said " kid you ever gonna buy that knife" And I kindly replied for half off I would, He said you got a deal.. So now you tell me about my half priced mystery knife, And I mean there isint a marking on it anywhere. I May have to look harder but Ive already looked pretty hard. The outside of the knife is banged up pretty good but the blades appear to be pretty full for the most part, and its a little over 4 inches closed. the tool between the awl and the cork screw was a drill bit. Little hard to see in the picture.- Joel
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I would have to guess it would have to be something made from Soligen. Just reminds me of that craftsmanship for some reason or another, but who knows. There are lots of places that made (s)aks.
 
That is a very interesting piece. Reminds me of a Vic Hiker. What is that tool in the middle on the backspring?
 
Is there any marking at the base of the main blade?
 
We buy what we like and we like what we buy. It will be interesting to see if you can narrow down a maker.
 
If the brass washer on the pivot pin was original equipment, it may help to ID the knife. This thread may do you more justice in Bernard Levine's forum than here.
 
I think it is French made. I have a knife with the exact blade set up, rivets, style of blades and tools. Mine has a brass or bronze colored bail on the end that the pen blade is. French "Ivory" scales and the only marking on it is on one of the scales. In a gold colored script is the word "Chandos". I googled Chandos but found nothing that would stand out as a knife maker or dealer. I posted it on Bernie Levine's site and he agreed that it was French made. The knife is well made and very serviceable.
 
Wow fellas thanks for the info. I mean $5 bucks I thought it was cool for a collection, nothing fancy! And well said CJ65!!! thanks again- Joel
 
I'm guessing made in Thiers, France in the 1930's. But I hope you will post it in BRL's forum area and get expert opinion. I also have a knife made in Thiers by Issard, with French ivory handles. It is compact and well made, except for contraction and cracking of the celluloid.
 
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