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Tang stamp ID

Hi All, I have had this pen knife for years and researched extensively and yet have not been able to ID the manufacturer. Does anybody recognize the knife or the tang stamp? Any help appreciated as I know I've seen it before and just can't recall the name. Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on January 11, 2020 at 15:43

The ist pic the tang looks like IXL knife.................can't figure out the #2 ...........

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Permalink Reply by Chris Baxter on January 11, 2020 at 16:10

Thanks for input, I kind of thought it might be European or from the UK as well. Think I will try the library for more research materials.

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Permalink Reply by Bryan W on January 13, 2020 at 9:48

Germany made. Tang says Finedge Ostiso.
I can post more info tonight. Not easily found, I own a few myself. Typically excellent quality.

The brand is Ostiso.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Baxter on January 13, 2020 at 9:57

Hi Bryan, Thanks so much for solving the mystery, I was close on the second word, I had it as Ostico, but Finedge is new to me. Yes, the build is quite nice so hence the reason I wanted to nail down the maker. I will do further research, do you have any photo's of one your Ostiso's.

Bryan W said:

Germany made. Tang says Finedge Ostiso.
I can post more info tonight. Not easily found, I own a few myself. Typically excellent quality.

The brand is Ostiso.

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Permalink Reply by Bryan W on January 13, 2020 at 10:34

Glad I could help. Was made by Finedge Cutlery Co. out of NY. See enclosed from Goins book.

Now I do know Ostiso stands for something but can not locate my notes at the moment. It’s effectively an acronym. Now that’s going to bug me all day...

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Permalink Reply by Bryan W on January 13, 2020 at 10:36

I’ll need to search my photos of my knives and then post it for you. Again, typically very well made. Nice find!

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Permalink Reply by Chris Baxter on January 13, 2020 at 15:15

That's definitely it, you can faintly see the Germany down below the scroll work, would have never been able to come up with the word Finedge with what's left there. That dates it back there, early 20's. Goin's book is the real deal for info. Thanks again so much !!

Bryan W said:

I’ll need to search my photos of my knives and then post it for you. Again, typically very well made. Nice find!

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Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on January 16, 2020 at 14:18

EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!!!!

Bryan W said:

Glad I could help. Was made by Finedge Cutlery Co. out of NY. See enclosed from Goins book.

Now I do know Ostiso stands for something but can not locate my notes at the moment. It’s effectively an acronym. Now that’s going to bug me all day...