Hello, I am new to the forum and come with a question. I have recently purchased a knife that might be made by richtig. It looks very similar to some of the models I have seen in an old catalog, but it is also different in some ways. I was on the fence about it because it lacks the markings that are present on richtig knives in good condition. I'm hoping those with more knowledge than I can give their advice on this piece.
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Possibly a Richtig?
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From my limited knowledge of Richtig, it certainly appears to be one of Frank's pieces. The lack of any markings are slightly concerning but I don't know if Richtig actually did mark ALL his knives. The ones I am aware of have F.J.R. on the aluminum handles. Of course, aluminum is rather soft and the stamping could have worn away. I can't see in the pics, but look closely at the handle where it meets the blade - is there any indication of anything being faintly stamped there?
On the other hand, these aren't the kind of knives that are typically faked or counterfeited.
If I was a betting man, I would put money on this being a genuine F. Richtig.
On the other hand, these aren't the kind of knives that are typically faked or counterfeited.
If I was a betting man, I would put money on this being a genuine F. Richtig.
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I forgot to mention that these are the seller's photos, so once I actually get the knife in hand I will look closely for any faded marks that might be left. I've seen the knives with the two marks on either side of the handle and I've seen a couple with the simplified F.J.R. at the top of the handle near the base of the blade. This my first knife, possibly, from one of the old great American knife makers. I'm a younger collector, and I have only been doing this for about 6 years focusing mainly on ethnographic knives and swords. I've wanted to start collecting American knives, but the prices of knives from the more well known old makers can be quite the barrier to entry.