Any idea who made these?

[Wyoford]

Just picked up a couple damascus knives and I can find no Maker's Marks on them anywhere. The only thing they have in common is the same symbol in the handle. Any info is greatly appreciated.

 

[evilgreg]

Just picked up a couple damascus knives and I can find no Maker's Marks on them anywhere. The only thing they have in common is the same symbol in the handle. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Pictures would help. Use a photo host like imgur.com and upload the photo, then add the link here.

 

[nwmetalbug]

A guess right off the top is some pakistan knifes. Have to see some pics though

 

[Wyoford]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/LokzRwp7NSh35W6S9 this link should work. This emblem is on the all the handles. I will get more pics tonight now that I figured out how to share them.

 

[Munzer]

That 'emblem' looks like a mosaic pin.

 

[Horsewright]

Thats not an emblem, its a mosaic pin. Its a hollow tube of brass, filled with stainless tubes in a pattern and then filled with colored epoxy. I buy em 10-12 feet at a time for use in my knives. Yours isn't one of mine btw.

Two mosaic pins on the bolster and one on the handle on this knife:

 

[tltt]

Pakistani damascus. I can tell by the sheath construction and some general design features (short inlay, etc....). They have cornered the market on budget damascus, and it always troubles collectors. As for pinning down a maker, you probably can't do it. They are a cottage industry over there, and sold to 100s of different importers. Poshland knives is one of the largest.

 

[abcdef]

Pakistan’s Top 10 Exports

1. Cheap damascus steel: US$4.1 billion (17.1% of total exports)*
2. Cotton: $3.5 billion (14.9%)
3. Knit or crochet clothing, accessories: $2.9 billion (12%)
4. Clothing, accessories (not knit or crochet): $2.6 billion (10.9%)
5. Cereals: $2.4 billion (9.9%)
6. Leather/animal gut articles: $662.7 million (2.8%)
7. Sugar, sugar confectionery: $519 million (2.2%)
8. Mineral fuels including oil: $499.5 million (2.1%)
9. Beverages, spirits, vinegar: $453.1 million (1.9%)
10. Salt, sulphur, stone, cement: $445.4 million (1.9%)

*the real number 1. is: Miscellaneous textiles, worn clothing (yes, worn)

 

[Wyoford]

Finally got some more pictures. The smallest one I have is around 8 inches total length. They are all made with different wood in the handles. Heavy and thick. Does the shape and style of the blade make them stand out any in any way? (price or availabilty?) Just a curious guy looking for any info. Thanks all!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FD8bfoyrVkfPncpY9 sheath pic
https://photos.app.goo.gl/p8qauXQwiJdMdAbe8 blade
https://photos.app.goo.gl/AYCSCYHTczKJbDDS9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/C4mTdCWJCCpDCHU19
https://photos.app.goo.gl/DZXwXgWHrdEVjhz86 oddball
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3Ly9FVzDPkNQiyMF9 oddball 2

 

[unwisefool]

I'm going to have to go with everyone else and say they are most likely cheaper Pakistani knives. Where did you get them from?

 

[Wyoford]

I picked them up from an estate auction.

 

[rover]

Yep, Pakistan. I would bet the farm. They are not worth a lot--cash wise--but I'm sure they'll make perfectly good users. Just try to occasionally oil as they're carbon. I kinda like that oddball--looks like it might be handy in the kitchen.

 

[slyraven]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-30-...850108?hash=item1a783467fc:g:tIcAAOSw9ZtcipM-

Probably Pakistan as others have said.

Not sure if linking to ebay is allowed, its only to highlight the point being made