Found this in a drawer at my grandfathers house. He was in the army in the early 50s. This is heavy, with brass. But I can see no markings to help identify. Could be junk. Thanks.https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mg0j...059.HEIC?rlkey=704qmb187vz94emmgnyhwoulh&dl=0. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tmit...058.HEIC?rlkey=wfv0uz9ehh29huqs8pyc6tt8y&dl=0
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Is this junk?
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Locutus D'Borg
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In the 50's Koreans were using military brass to make pretty much everything, including knives. Now it's Pakistan using Russian brass. What goes around, comes around.....sorta.?
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It looks like a kit blade built out pretty well. I doubt it was a 50s era blade by that design. For years you could buy a blade similar to a Randall Model 2 for hobbyists. I believe they were made in Italy. I made a few and while not the most bestest blades ever, they were very decent serviceable blades.
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Since it came from your Grandpa: remember where it came from, and it will always be a priceless treasure to you.
I have a knife from my Grampa, and it is my most prized possession:
I have a knife from my Grampa, and it is my most prized possession:
Agreeing with Bill. This looks like an Italian Randall #2 style blade that some put a Randall SFG (Single Finger Groove) style handle on -
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Places like Atlanta Cutlery and surplus stores sold those 60's - 80's very cheaply. It was somewhat common for them to be rehandled in all sorts of things - knuckle knives, custom rehandles, etc.....
I'd re-tip it and enjoy. Even if you don't need a dagger, it would be a cool letter opener.
Places like Atlanta Cutlery and surplus stores sold those 60's - 80's very cheaply. It was somewhat common for them to be rehandled in all sorts of things - knuckle knives, custom rehandles, etc.....
I'd re-tip it and enjoy. Even if you don't need a dagger, it would be a cool letter opener.