How old is this knife

[kwelliott14]

hi just picked up this knife at a estate sale anybody know about the age, model of it. thanks

 

[Rich S]

If it's not marked either Victorinox, Wenger or Elinox on the tang of the main blade, it is a knock-off, not a "true" Swiss Army Knife. Lots of other firms made "Swiss Army" type knives.

Rich

 

[flexo]

If it's not marked either Victorinox, Wenger or Elinox on the tang of the main blade, it is a knock-off, not a "true" Swiss Army Knife. Lots of other firms made "Swiss Army" type knives.

Rich

hello,every body,i'm new here!

i can tell this knife is french made. by the material of the handle i'd say it's from late 1950 to half the sixties,but it a so common knife it is hard to tell!
the brand is usually "pradel" written on main blade, blade are great quality steel,but tools are low standard,this was a hardware store knife,more than one you could buy in a cutlery shop.
scales came in various finishes,faked mop,is the most common,this seems to be "antique" plastic...

main blade is allways spear point,small one can be also yatagan shape.
some don't have that brass lanyard ring

hope i helped