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Stiletto identification
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Looks like a tourist souvenir. Unless there are any makers marks on it, I'd be very surprised if anyone could accurately tell you who made it or when.
But welcome to Bladeforums anyways
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EDIT: I found a few online. I don't know how accurate the info is, but they are described as Japanese. And apparently they come in a variety of colors.
And here is a similar design, also described as Japanese. According to the description it is marked "G.C.Co" which is the Gutman Cutlery Co. out of New York (likely an import company). The description I read said this knife is from the 1950's, but I don't know if that is accurate.
If your knife has no such markings it could be a later version imitation. Though similar, the differences are obvious.
But welcome to Bladeforums anyways
.EDIT: I found a few online. I don't know how accurate the info is, but they are described as Japanese. And apparently they come in a variety of colors.
And here is a similar design, also described as Japanese. According to the description it is marked "G.C.Co" which is the Gutman Cutlery Co. out of New York (likely an import company). The description I read said this knife is from the 1950's, but I don't know if that is accurate.
If your knife has no such markings it could be a later version imitation. Though similar, the differences are obvious.
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I have seen many like that on Ebay and like you say they all list Japan as country of origin.Looks like a tourist souvenir. Unless there are any makers marks on it, I'd be very surprised if anyone could accurately tell you who made it or when.
But welcome to Bladeforums anyways
EDIT: I found a few online. I don't know how accurate the info is, but they are described as Japanese. And apparently they come in a variety of colors.
And here is a similar design, also described as Japanese. According to the description it is marked "G.C.C.C" which is the Gutman Cutlery Co. out of New York (likely an import company). The description I read said this knife is from the 1950's, but I don't know if that is accurate.
If your knife has no such markings it could be a later version imitation. Though similar, the differences are obvious.
Need to identify this Chinese stiletto…
Not Chinese. Japanese made in Seki for a US importer to their specs. Same or similar with variations made for serveral brands, Guttman, Omor, PIC, etc. probably all out
of the same factory. Likely 1960s-80s, before China (PRC) started exporting knives.
Not Chinese. Japanese made in Seki for a US importer to their specs. Same or similar with variations made for serveral brands, Guttman, Omor, PIC, etc. probably all out
of the same factory. Likely 1960s-80s, before China (PRC) started exporting knives.
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Looks like a tourist souvenir. Unless there are any makers marks on it, I'd be very surprised if anyone could accurately tell you who made it or when.
But welcome to Bladeforums anyways
EDIT: I found a few online. I don't know how accurate the info is, but they are described as Japanese. And apparently they come in a variety of colors.
And here is a similar design, also described as Japanese. According to the description it is marked "G.C.Co" which is the Gutman Cutlery Co. out of New York (likely an import company). The description I read said this knife is from the 1950's, but I don't know if that is accurate.
If your knife has no such markings it could be a later version imitation. Though similar, the differences are obvious.
Thank you!… you guys are amazing!… really appreciate the info….