Parker Cut. Co lockback info

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Hello everyone.

First post, but long time knife enthusiast.

Received this Parker from my kids for Christmas. I believe from 70chevelless.

Looking to get some (any) info on it. In particular, what the Japanese writing on the blade means or says.

I have it on TranslatorsCafe, but as of yet no translation from there.

I was going to buy this knife some years back from cutlerscove. Now 10 years later it falls in my lap as a gift. How cool is that!

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"Parker Custom lockback with graystone handles. The knife is 4 1/8" closed. The knife fits the hand great and looks great! Parker Eagles Brand knives of all tang markings have not been made after 1990."

So another question. Is this a "custom" Parker knife?

Any info would be much appreciated.

By the way. Love this forum. Some great stuff here.

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most parkers were made from a japanese stainless steel of decent quality. the knives were good users but i do'nt think many parker knives were ever produced that would command collector interest. bridgstone welcome & your photos were really good.i recommend you carry & use the knife & not be concerned about detracting from collector value.
dennis
 
DennisStrickland said:
most parkers were made from a japanese stainless steel of decent quality. the knives were good users but i do'nt think many parker knives were ever produced that would command collector interest. bridgstone welcome & your photos were really good.i recommend you carry & use the knife & not be concerned about detracting from collector value.
dennis
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Right.

I'm not so concerned about the collector interest or value.

I'm just a little anal retentive and like to know anything and everything about some things.

I really wish I could read Japanese.

Custom folders are my main interest and since I've never seen this particular Parker before raises some questions.
 
I like the front lock.Parker made several like that.Its not a custom knife.It is probably pretty decent quality.There are Parker collectors out there that will pay substantially for patterns they dont have.The Chop on the blade says"Dont Worry,Be Happy"(JK)
 
Those Parkers that came from Japan were great quality knives. The blade on that is dead even with the backspring.Nicely sculpted too.
 
It is nicely made.

Feels good in the hand.

"Don't Worry, Be Happy" is a great quote, but that's not what it means. My translation came in over at Translatorscafe.

"自 夢 波 赤"

"ji mu ha setsu"

"self dream wave red"

"Wave" meaning waves of water, or any liquid or perhaps emotion.

Most likely a Japanese proverb.

Now, what's the meaning of the proverb? I'll do some research and see what I can find out.
 
LKJW said:
daydreaming of oceans of blood? :eek:
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Hmm.....Doesn't really look like that kinda knife does it?

That kinda slogan might be a little more likely on a huge black "tacticool" bayonet or dagger with a model name like "Bloodinator". :p




The name "Bloodinator" is a registered trademark of Joe-Bob, 2007.
 
A mistake was made in the translation.

Not

"ji mu ha setsu"

but

"ji mu ha Seki"

Seki Japan?

From another site. I'm sure most of you already know this.

Japanese knives

The Knives made in Seki, Japan are among the best production knives made anywhere in the world.

Many people would be surprised to learn that many of the "American" production knives such as Spyderco, Junglee, Walther, Tool logic, Al Mar, SOG, Cold Steel, Browning and others are made in Seki, Japan.

This is a prestigious list of knife manufacturers who trust much of their production to the Japanese contractors in Seki, Japan. First because of the quality control, but also for the price to quality ratio. For the money there are simply not any knives better than those made in Seki, Japan!

Making more sense?

If you go to the "SHIBUI SWORDS GLOSSARY". All of these terms are listed.

JI - Sword surface between the shinogi and the hamon.

MU - Empty or nothing.

HA - Cutting edge.

SEKI

Now I'm really confused. Sounds like a crock doesn't it?
 
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I have owned several knives from Seki. Two of them Al Mar's. The Japanese don't leave anything out. They have been making the highest quality heat treating and steel in their swords for centuries. It's a part of their tradition.
 
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