First intact "Pocket Knife"

Leon

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First intact "Pocket Knife"

Hello all,,,
Found this pocket knife Tuesday morn'n. It reads, "13-852 / Pakistan". Anyone have a clue as to the age? It looks to be a fairly old design and is one of the best looking knives I have seen that was made in Pakistan...
Good luck, & Happy hunting~
 

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Gypsy Heart

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Re: First intact "Pocket Knife"

Nice find...I found two shaving knives early this year with that same emblem on them...they were identified as being from World War II era
 

JerV3

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Re: First intact "Pocket Knife"

That's a nice one leon.

That one could still be used.

Most are rusted to death.

HH Jer
 

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Congrats on the knife.

Most I dig look like they were soaked in acid for 100 years.

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romeo-1

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That's an interesting knife...I wonder why the blade is so short as compared to the scales...
 

RatRacer

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Re: First intact "Pocket Knife"

Neat little knife! Maybe for cutting carpet, or something thin- you need a strong, short blade and a handle long enough to get a good grip. Maybe Leather! Keep 'em Coming!
 

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Leon

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Re: First intact "Pocket Knife"

Thanks all,,,
This was found just below the grass, so I don't think it was in the ground for too long...

Mighty AP said:
Nice find. The blade was probably broken then ground down. I grind all my knives that I break & keep using them.

The blade seems to made this way. If someone redid it, they did a heck of a job on it...
Thanks again all,
Good luck, & Happy hunting~
 

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Mighty AP said:
Nice find. The blade was probably broken then ground down. I grind all my knives that I break & keep using them.
I don't think that the blade was broken. Look at the groove where you wold put your finger nail at. If the blade were longer and broken the groove would not be present on the blade.

Never seen one like that before. Maybe like you said a carpet knife or a linoleum knife.

HH
 

fep123

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I have the same pocket knife, from a close relative's estate. I heard it was a cheaper brand name, but I completely agree that the knife looks interesting and very old. Just wondering if anyone could ever date it?
 

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I agree, I don't think this was in the ground for
very long, as there's little corrosion evident. :icon_thumright:
The knife looks to date to the 30's or 40's. :icon_scratch:

Dave
 

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Nice find, looks like it would have belonged to an old carpet layer or something with the small blade.
 

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snake35 said:
I believe it is a grafting knife. It is used in tree nurseries.

snake35 is right. I've used one many times while grafting orange trees and avocados.

Eagle
 

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:thumbsup:
 

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Agree on grafting knife ID.
looks well made regardless of where.
Nice find !
 

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