Need Help Identifying Knife Maker

[SASDesertRat]

I got this knife from a friend, but he doesn't know anything about it. He said it belonged to his dad.

There are no markings on the knife or sheath. I couldn't get a good pic of the spine, but it's about 3/16 inch thick.

Just wondering if it's worth leaving as is, or if I should remove the surface rust and use it.

Thank you.

https://imgur.com/6f6N0D9

https://imgur.com/B6gnL0Y

 

[3fifty7]

Seems to be a well enough homemade or swap meet level knife. Id hit it with some steel wool and light oil then put a good edge on it then use it or better yet give it back to your friend if they’d like it.

 

[killgar]

Since it has no makers mark, and if your friend has no paperwork to indicate who made it (like an old receipt), I say clean it up and use it, because the chances of confirming who made it will be slim to none. And besides, it looks like it was made to be used.

Any chance it was made by your friends father? If there is a chance, then your friend might want to keep it.

 

[jfk1110]

Its a good looking blade!

 

[Dawkind]

Wouldn’t take much to put a good edge on that carbon steel, even has a leg breaker…nice knife/sheath.

 

[David Mary]

Finally met a sharpening choil I like.

 

[hhmoore]

Personally, I wouldn't do too much cleanup - it's a nice looking knife with some character. Enjoy it!

 

[SASDesertRat]

Thanks for the responses.

I'm going to leave the knife original but I'm worried about the rust. I don't know much about caring for carbon steel. From what I've researched fine steel wool and oil should be enough to remove the surface corrosion.

 

[jfk1110]

Thanks for the responses.

I'm going to leave the knife original but I'm worried about the rust. I don't know much about caring for carbon steel. From what I've researched fine steel wool and oil should be enough to remove the surface corrosion.

Its not complicated...... Wipe.or clean blade after each use and you should be fine!!!! Unless your using it as a diving knife!!........Worst case that blade is small enough you can just use some oil from off the side of your nose..... Seriously!!!! Clean it up nice and use it..