Newbie with questions about what's probably a custom knife

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Panhandle461

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Picked this up at an auction. My 16 yr old son was thought it was neat so we got it; initially i really had no interest in it. Started doing some research and found out this is probably a custom Damascus. Another forum suggested I post here since you folks would probably know more about it. Not sure how to post the links to photobucket, but here goes. Thanks in advance for any info/suggestions you can provide.

http://s1076.photobucket.com/albums/w454/panhandle461/
 
In your photos the knife appeared to be sterile (no maker's mark or other origin identification). I know even less about that particular knife than you do, but here's my guess.

1.It could be a Pakistan, India or some similar country tourist knife. Lots of these on eBay. Still hand made

2. It could be a good old USA "kit knife" purchased from a Knife Maker's Supply House and then "Hand made' from that point by a new or novice maker.

3. It could be the work of a new maker using stock removal method on damascus bar stock he purchased. The file work on the spine would indicate the maker had some previous training or skill in knife making meaning this is probably not his first knife, or go back to number 1 above.

The fit and finish while acceptable for what it is, does not rise to the level of a skilled knife maker.

All of this is pure guessing on my part so take it for what it's worth, add some money to that and you might be able to buy a cup of coffee.

And......Welcome to Blade Forums! Please come back and visit often.

Paul
 
Thanks. Yea I couldn't find ANY marks of any kind anywhere on the knife. Thought maybe we'd really found something. Now, not looking so promising.
 
So it's not a Bill Moran or Loveless....pssshhhh

It's a damascus kit blade that someone decided to dress up in their own way. I don't understand the red pins at all, but the handle construction DOES show some skill and creativity. I actually really like the bolster a whole lot. Someone was very proud of the work they did on that knife and sheath, and I appreciate that.
 
You have a nicely constructed knife made in 'kit' form. Here is a link to the blade beginnings: TKS Old Timer. The maker bought scales and bolster materials and went to town on this!

I was a moderator on the Kit Knife forum on another forum for years. This type of craftsmanship is very good for a hobbiest. The sheath also looks well made.

So you have a decent quality piece, and as the guys ^^^ mentioned, someone took good care in constructing it. They were proud to make it, and now you have a nice handmade knife.

In the 'collectible' field it has little value. In the craftsmanship/pride of ownership arena, you scored well.

Does this help?

Coop
 
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