Blue Bone 2005 Bulldog Prototype, Legit? Value?

[TheSingingSharkOfWhales]

Thanks for you help!

 

[afishhunter]

No idea on the value.

The Lazer Etched Cursive "Prototype" on the blade leeds me to think it is genuine.
Reason:
Lazer etching machines cost huge dollars.

Also, from what I can see, the build quality is "spot on"; no gaps at bolsters/covers, spun/domed center pin, blade edges look even ... what I (personally) would expect from a high quality German knife company.

 

[r8shell]

That looks like a real Solingen Bulldog. They are well made knives and likely have some collector value. I wouldn't put too much stock in the "Prototype" engraving, though. I've heard Jim Parker used to do entire runs of prototype knives.

 

[birdsbeaks]

I've heard Jim Parker used to do entire runs of prototype knives.

I enjoy some of Parker's offerings, Space Lamb above all, but I'm still waiting for him to get his well-deserved spot next to P.T. Barnum.