Fancy Browning Folding Hunter Help

1970's manufacture?
No idea who made it, however, I suspect it was not one of the Schrade companies. The front bolster is not at all similar to the Old Timer 6OT/7OT/8OT.
The blade and rear bolster eliminate a Buck contract. The rear bolster does not match the 110. Much taller on your knife.

A Case made contract knife? The handle shape and bolsters reminds me of their Mako lockback, except yours lacks a "fastback" rear bolster.
Maybe a Western Contract?
Come to think of it, could Colonial be a contender? Their "SHARP" brand (sold exclusivly through Kmart, if memory serves) was a high quality knife. However, I do not remember if the 'SHARP' line was made in USA or Seki, Japan.
I also don't recall if the Sharp brand bolsters were closer to Imperial-Schade, Buck, or Case Mako profile.
 
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The drop point blade is different than most of these folders. And of course the giant bolsters and the inlaid wood/brass perimeter is unique. I also thought that those case giant bolsters were a possible indicator but I still don’t know.
Anyway, thank you for your input and if anyone else has any ideas please speak up.
Thanks again, y’all!
Scott
 
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It resembles the Browning Big Game knife frame, but I'm not sure I've seen one with a drop point or a single blade. I can't recall seeing the engraved bolsters, but I'm not an expert on Browning knives. The big game knives were I think were from Japan, possibly Seki.
 
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