"Thanks for the link."

"Watches would be a whole different world.  Try this page to decode the hallmarks  http://www.925-1000.com/Fgerman_marks.html"

"I sold the one with the "R" and pipe smoker on it. Does anyone know anything about the one with W?C on it. I have some old silver pocket watches and they use a similar marking system which has 3 to 4 marks."

"I would agree with Mark.  Definitely appears German and I know I have seen that stamp before.  The latest "re-edition" of Anthony Carter's book is excellent and now I'll have to check it myself as I am curious which one…"

"Interesting, the master tang stamp is styled to look like pseudo hallmarks. Based on past experience, the R probably stands for Rostfrei (stainless) and the knife is probably of German origin. Chances are the markings are ID'd in Anthony…"

"Norm, Still looking I know I have seen the Sherlock Holmes tang before, just trying to remember where"

"Found this from your entry on another site, just in case anyone needs to see full knife"

"Thanks Norm, that gives me something to work with.  Let me see what I can find out"

"Here are a couple more."

"Norm, Cant see the good at this size, any chance you can blow them up with clarity?"

"The 5 top things to do when you join iKnifeCollector! iKC Community Rules Navigating iKnifeCollector.com"

"Welcome to iKC Norm!"

"Welcome to iKC!"