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- Jun 7, 2021
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Hey everybody! I was at an antique shop yesterday afternoon when I found this absolutely beautiful Damascus Blade stamped with "EL Iverson". The shop owner unfortunately didn't know anything about the knife except for the fact that it was "really pretty". Not knowing if the price accurately reflected the knifes true value, I decided to take a gamble and buy it! I've spent the last day going through dozens of forums trying to find any info about this knife or the company itself, but I unfortunately couldn't find anything very useful. I did end up finding Gene Iverson's BladeForum profile, so I reached out to him hoping he'd be able to help. Unfortunately his account doesn't seem like it's been active for quite a while, so I'm not too confident he'll get back to me anytime soon. Anyway, I was hoping maybe one of you guys could help me out! I'm looking for any info regarding the specs, materials, manufacturing process, and its potential value (since I still don't know if I paid too much). Also any general info on Iverson Blades would be super appreciated!
The wood box in the picture is what my knife came in when I purchased it, but I'm not certain if that's what it originally came in. The wood feels sorta cheap, It has a black velvet plush bed for the knife to lay on, a brass hinge, and theres no markings or logos anywhere on the inside or outside. It also didn't come with any manufacturer paperwork, but the price tag at the antique shop said "Bone handle carved pocket knife, purchased at knife show. One of a kind from artist". Since the seller hardly knew anything about this knife, I don't entirely trust whether or not the scales are actually bone, or if they're faux/horn/or something else entirely.
Just in case my photo's aren't clear enough, here's the small notable features
- Locking Mechanism: Liner Lock
- Deployment Method: Red Gem Thumbstud
- Gold Colored Liners & Liner Lock
- Basic Black Pivot Screw & Hardware
The wood box in the picture is what my knife came in when I purchased it, but I'm not certain if that's what it originally came in. The wood feels sorta cheap, It has a black velvet plush bed for the knife to lay on, a brass hinge, and theres no markings or logos anywhere on the inside or outside. It also didn't come with any manufacturer paperwork, but the price tag at the antique shop said "Bone handle carved pocket knife, purchased at knife show. One of a kind from artist". Since the seller hardly knew anything about this knife, I don't entirely trust whether or not the scales are actually bone, or if they're faux/horn/or something else entirely.
Just in case my photo's aren't clear enough, here's the small notable features
- Locking Mechanism: Liner Lock
- Deployment Method: Red Gem Thumbstud
- Gold Colored Liners & Liner Lock
- Basic Black Pivot Screw & Hardware
