Need info about the worth of this push blade

Jenicide said:
I does lock in both modes and is very sturdy.
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I would not trust the lock on a vintage Pakistani knife. From your photos it is evident that a craftsman evidently took pride in putting this one together, and I'm sure that he tried his best to do a very good job. I do not doubt that he did the best job he could on the lockwork and it may seem to lock up strong. However, you need to remember that this knife was not made in a factory. It was probably made in an isolated village by a tribesman under primitive conditions. It is unknown what grade of steel was used for the blade and lock. If you are lucky it was from a truck spring. If you are unlucky it was from a truck bumper or assorted scrap. Forging, tempering, heat treatment, hardening -- that was done over an open flame the same way it was being done a thousand years ago. It is not tested or measured in any way, and quality control consists of "it looks good to me." That lock could fail under stress and collapse on your fingers resulting in injury. Furthermore, it is unlikely that the blade would be able to take or hold a proper edge. But maybe you got super lucky with this one. I don't know. I do know that the vast majority of Pakistani folding knives from that era were of substandard quality, both in fit & finish as well as quality of materials. Still, it is a neat curiosity. You should probably keep it.
 
Vanguard41xx said:
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Well, stay around for a bit. You will discover the wonderful world of Benchmade's, Spyderco's, and Kershaw's. Or, if you prefer traditional, GEC and Case.
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I've always liked the 1980s vintage Japanese imports from Seki City. I'm also partial to small custom fixed blades, some of which are surprisingly economical. There is a lot to choose from. You get the knife that YOU like best.
 
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