Blade Identification - Family Heirloom

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joshf128

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I have recently been learning more about knives (which inevitably leads to purchasing more knives) and that lead me to remember a fixed blade that belonged to my grandfather. He died when I was 6 so I don't remember a specific story from him about its origins, but I have an impression about him acquiring it during his time in the Navy (once again not sure of exact dates). There are no markings I can find on the blade and I'm not really eager to take the handles off to see if there is anything under there.

Does anyone have any like this or know what it might be? Most likely some off brand, but it seems to have held up well for the past 60+ years.

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Based on the materials used in its' construction, I'd say it is a theater-made knife. The blade is possibly from another knife, but the other materials, like the aluminum pommel and what looks like some type of phenolic, remind me of the knives that servicemen would make while deployed.
 
glennbad said:
Based on the materials used in its' construction, I'd say it is a theater-made knife. The blade is possibly from another knife, but the other materials, like the aluminum pommel and what looks like some type of phenolic, remind me of the knives that servicemen would make while deployed.
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Which in my opinion makes it that much cooler!
 
Thanks! It is definitely since sort of resin handle and from the quick research I've done since the initial response it fits all of the common stereotypes of a theater knife. I plan to sharpen it up a bit and repair the home made sheath (which has a broken retention strap). Probably won't get used much but it will always be treasured. Thanks for the information!
 
joshf128,
Be very careful on the sharpening, many years ago I sharpened a knife that I wish I had left alone. :(
 
No worries Tim. I'm not taking it to the stones. Just a little touch up on the Lansky turnbox. It actually still has an edge on it, but it isn't really sharp. Thanks for your concern.
 
The way the aluminum handle is peened/secured, it looks like a pre WWII knife. I have also seen quite a few handles like that on theatre knives as well. You should put this in Bernard levines identification forum. :thumbup: Nice knife.
 
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