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Bought in France but might be German?L

This knife was bought at a flea market in Paris on my honeymoon. I have really liked it over the years and wondered if anyone can ID the "JC" on the main blade? Here are a few pics, and thanks in advance!

Luke

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on January 12, 2014 at 20:18

There are no other markings on any of the other blades?? A closer photo of the blade with JC might help-I thought I detected a " I Y " in front of the JC -A closer photo of the blade will be a big help- I will try to help, but JC is little to go on- For example, JC Whitney ( the auto parts kings) have current knives for sale and have had them made for them in the past !!

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Permalink Reply by Luke Grimm on January 12, 2014 at 22:44

Hi John,

I bought it in France in 2000, here is the best pic of the mark I seem to be able to get with my phone, looks like "sr J.C" sorry my real camera is on loan till the 20th. All tangs are blank. I emailed this french company that seems like they make this exact style of "6 piece" knife and I hope they speak english! the site is all in French. http://www.douris-chastel.com/rubrique.php?id_rubrique=6

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Permalink Reply by Ms Data on January 13, 2014 at 6:03

Closest I could find is a very similar (including the dot between the J and the C) belonging to Jean Casamajou or Cazamajou. French in origin. Dates in early 1800's. Napoleanic swords. Seems a bit unlikely but might be worth following up on. Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Smiling-Knife on January 13, 2014 at 14:56

That's definitely a French pattern IMO. I have a few like it.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on January 13, 2014 at 18:10

Found this knife from a informed collector of French knives-He didn't have a maker either but said it was circa 1920-1930.Notice the similarity in the double ring on the pin by the main blade. I also took a hard look at the "J" in the J.C.My thought is that the "J" is actually an " O" with part of the "O" worn off over time. Look closely, and I think you might agree- Just my 2 cents worth-Hope it helps

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on January 13, 2014 at 18:31

Hey John, thanks for jogging my memory! We have a member Le Coutographe, he has a french site and he does knives also. http://dytic.over-blog.com/

He has a link to us on his page, great guy and may be able to help with maker

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Permalink Reply by Luke Grimm on April 3, 2014 at 21:59

John McCain said:

Found this knife from a informed collector of French knives-He didn't have a maker either but said it was circa 1920-1930.Notice the similarity in the double ring on the pin by the main blade. I also took a hard look at the "J" in the J.C.My thought is that the "J" is actually an " O" with part of the "O" worn off over time. Look closely, and I think you might agree- Just my 2 cents worth-Hope it helps

Thanks it looks alot like mine, I agree. I'll keep digging!

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Permalink Reply by Luke Grimm on April 3, 2014 at 22:00

Jan Carter said:

Hey John, thanks for jogging my memory! We have a member Le Coutographe, he has a french site and he does knives also. http://dytic.over-blog.com/

He has a link to us on his page, great guy and may be able to help with maker

Thanks Jan, all leads appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by Luke Grimm on April 3, 2014 at 22:01

Data (C Thomas) said:

Closest I could find is a very similar (including the dot between the J and the C) belonging to Jean Casamajou or Cazamajou. French in origin. Dates in early 1800's. Napoleanic swords. Seems a bit unlikely but might be worth following up on. Good luck!

So Amazing, thanks for the lead.