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I can't figure out what is written on this blade

Discussion in 'General Knife Discussion' started by zombiehand, Apr 17, 2018.

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  1. Apr 17, 2018 #1
    zombiehand

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    I am new here; so sorry if this is posted in the wrong place. I recently found this dagger [​IMG] at an estate sale and I enjoyed the shape, brass/copper fittings, and that it seems to have a bone handle, 13" overall. So for $10 I'm happy with the purchase. I don't care about value or anything like that, but I am frustrated to no end that I can't figure out what is written on the blade. [​IMG] When I first picked it up it was super rusty so I couldn't read anything on it, I polished it up and was careful around the words. They still seem really faded/missing. I am hoping that the words are the manufacture of the blade, but it could be a novelty etching.
    [​IMG]
    i outlined what i saw in mspaint

    this is the org
    [​IMG]



    It seems like I could take it apart further by taking the hex nut off the back. My plan is to refinish the blade (leaving the words), polish the fittings, and make a wooden sheath.

    Any help on identification of where this was made would be awesome.

    If you want any more pictures please let me know

    Thanks,
    Sean
     
  2. Apr 17, 2018 #2
    GrReaper

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    Illizo ay parette, maybe? Anyone know Italian?
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2018 #3
    zombiehand

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    Hmm. Google translate sorta of works for that. Illizo wall... Thanks for the input! I didn't think to try other languages. I am hoping someone recognizes the name. I'll keep digging.
     
  4. Apr 17, 2018 #4
    ignatiousR

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    Second word could be "by" ... Something "By Paresie" ??
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2018 #5
    marcinek

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    Some. And that is not Italian.

    It looks like a handwriting...."....ictory Panette"?
     
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  6. Apr 18, 2018 #6
    GrReaper

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    Victory Panette, maybe? Was there a maker or manufacturer named Panette or Parette?
     
  7. Apr 18, 2018 #7
    afishhunter

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    Don't clean and polish more than you have until you find out what it is.
    You'll probably destroy any collector value if you do.
     
  8. Apr 21, 2018 #8
    anthonycastorena2014

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    Holy shit man the aggravation is contagious. I’ve googled like 50 possibilities.... zip! I’ve got to know if you figure out.
     
  9. Apr 22, 2018 #9
    not2sharp

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    It looks like a Philippines Victory knife from WWII. Basically a tourist item made at the end of the war for sale to the numerous and wealthy tourist (allied troops) at the time, as a war commemorative.

    n2s
     
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  10. Apr 22, 2018 #10
    T.L.E. Sharp

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    Would be funny if this is a case of Jesus toast and that marking is actually a brand of forklift tine or something that was used as a makeshift anvil.
     
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  11. Apr 22, 2018 #11
    anthonycastorena2014

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    Lol
     
  12. Apr 22, 2018 #12
    USMCPOP

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    "I can't figure out what is written on this blade"

    It says "Don't cut your fingers off."
     
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  13. Apr 22, 2018 #13
    Buddafucco

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    Victory Pure Steel
     
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  14. Apr 23, 2018 #14
    anthonycastorena2014

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    I think he’s right man!!!! ^^^

    @Buddafucco How did you possibly figure this out??
     
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  15. Apr 23, 2018 #15
    marcinek

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    He is. Google it. Great call.
     
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  16. Apr 23, 2018 #16
    SpySmasher

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    One great post. :)
     
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  17. Apr 23, 2018 #17
    marcinek

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    Dude joins, two days later on his first post nails the answer to a question that "stumped the band"...certainly "compelling."

    Sure is something.:)
     
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  18. Apr 23, 2018 #18
    Buddafucco

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    Not2sharp figured it out. A little Googling from his info found the answer.
     
  19. Apr 24, 2018 #19
    tltt

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    It is an Indian Kirpin that is also sold as a Naval Dirk by some importers and exporters. dates 50's - .
     
  20. Apr 26, 2018 #20
    zombiehand

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    Thank you all. I wasn't keeping up on my emails and then I came across this http://atkinson-swords.com/collecti...continent/india/sikh-kirpan-dagger-india.html . which points in the same direction.
     
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