Unique knife I found at a gun show, seeking info

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I picked this blade up at a gun show. I'm very new to collecting knives. Having started out with throwing knives, my interest is becoming broader and now I'm starting to collect other knives too. (Though I might still throw them from time to time).

Has anyone seen a knife like this, or does anyone know anything about it? The person who sold it to me didn't know much about it either, such as what the teeth in the concave curve are for. I'd like to know a bit about the history and/or use of new items I add to my collection. Any info is much appreciated!

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I don't think u will get any answers that you like here, it looks to be a flea market special. Meaning it has a mystery steel and no makers marks of any kind (except "made in pakistan" on the reverse side of the blade) and is most likely just made to look cool. Finding a history beyond that is highly unlikely. Sorry if I sound rude or a downer but others will back up my thoughts I'm sure.
 
jameslee228 said:
I don't think u will get any answers that you like here, it looks to be a flea market special. Meaning it has a mystery steel and no makers marks of any kind (except "made in pakistan" on the reverse side of the blade) and is most likely just made to look cool. Finding a history beyond that is highly unlikely. Sorry if I sound rude or a downer but others will back up my thoughts I'm sure.
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hate to be a downer, but this is spot on -- and very politely stated.
 
I don't that that knife having much of a utilitarian design or purpose. Likely a display piece, and as stated, the lack of any company identification, makers mark, steel label, rainbow wood handle, etc would also be a giveaway for a low cost display piece.
 
Couldn't tell you the first thing about it. I do have questions though... Are the "teeth" sharpened? From the picture they look like jimping. Also, on the ground portion of the blade, are both sides sharpened? Or is just one side actually sharpened (ie. is it a dagger grind, both top and bottom, or is the top a false swedge?)

It is certainly interesting...
 
Thanks everyone for the responses.

I don't really mind that it's not anything super special. It was only $10.

But now I know that it really serves no other function, I feel better throwing it at my target ;)

Couldn't tell you the first thing about it. I do have questions though... Are the "teeth" sharpened? From the picture they look like jimping. Also, on the ground portion of the blade, are both sides sharpened? Or is just one side actually sharpened (ie. is it a dagger grind, both top and bottom, or is the top a false swedge?)

It is certainly interesting...
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The teeth aren't sharpened and top only the front portion is sharpened, so it's a wedge shape.

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Looks like something from Frost cutlery. From either China or Pakistan. Little to no monitory value. My 2 cents.
 
Tim616 said:
Most likely garbage. I could be wrong. But I'm usually right.
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RevDevil said:
It would look great on the hood of a lambo. :D
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HA:D


To the OP, is the edge of the blade opposite the 'teeth' sharpened for its entire length or just at the tip. Looks like a poorly designed/executed fighter of some sort with maybe the 'teeth' meant for trapping limbs/etc. (probably used in reverse grip)... like other have said though, probably not worth much.

-sh00ter
 
The jimping and sharpened back edge look like they're both intended for pull-cutting cordage, but such a purpose for that odd of a knife is pretty weird.

Honestly, I'd set it up on your mantel and let guests ooo and ahhh over it when they visit.
 
Looks like a copy of an African thrower. How does it feel if you hold it reversed from the way you're holding it in the picture?
 
It looks like a stabbin'-hatchet. The swinging hatchet design has been around for thousands of years, so it's definitely time for an update. Try stab-chopping with it and see if it's a more efficient movement than swing chopping.

Also, the big concave toothy section might be a gauge for checking to see if a log is too big in diameter to be stab-chopped. If that section will not fit around a log, it's better to use a traditional hatchet on it.
 
I dunno. I would almost say that the "teeth" are some sort of jar opener. Something to help you get a bit more leverage with a stuck twist-off top. Of course, as soon as the lid lets go, you are likely to take your fingers off... I agree that it looks like cheap Pakistani crap. You can sharpen it up, but there is no telling how long it will hold an edge. If you try to use it for anything harder than butter or cheese, it will likely be dull again in a matter of minutes.

-Mb
 
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