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Permalink Reply by Michael Squier on December 1, 2015 at 8:34

Im curious to see what John comes up with. But I will throw out my guess. It looks like it was made for buthcher or kitchen use, the name stamping makes me think its home/hand made. Those are generic letter stamps. Could ne late 1800's . Neat knife. 

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on December 1, 2015 at 15:04

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on December 1, 2015 at 15:29

Brent-Still working on the name and initials with no luck thus far.I agree with Michael on several points-I would guess 1800's as well.I also agree it was handmade and probably was sometimes used for butchery or kitchen use.However, the length of the knife also suggests that it was also a protection weapon, as well.Letter stamps were expensive in those days, as well as registering a trademark, so it is likely the maker made many knives.I would also hazard a guess it may have come from south of the border, or at least had a Hispanic influence. This knife is reminiscent of a gaucho style knife, carried as a defense weapon as well as the more mundane kitchen tasks.Similar knives existed in Argentina and Brazil, but variations were also found in Mexico,etc. The origin of this knife being SoCal, that is not too far out of the realm of likelihood.By any chance was there a sheath with the knife?? The sheath could tell a lot if there is one.--Meanwhile, I'll keep digging for more info.

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Permalink Reply by Brent Savage on December 1, 2015 at 18:15

I did not get anything else with it. I tried to talk with the gentleman since, to see if he had any other info, but unable to contact thus far.

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