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That one knife that no respectable knife collector should have but you have anyway.

Do you have knife that is seriously an embarrassment to your collection but you like and display it anyway?" Even more, you have no shame in owning it and will share a picture of it here! I actually have several but this is one of my faves! And strangely many non-knife collectors love it! I've actually given it away twice as gifts only to buy it again!

I call it the Werewolf Slayer. Sure the blade is just make believe silver but seeing how werewolves are also make believe, that's close enough!

Surprisingly the 7+ inch blade is razor sharp and made of 440 Stainless Steel. The handle is pot metal and plastic as is the scabbard. The blade has a tang about three inches long that is pretty much glued in the handle. Still it could be lethal considering how sharp and pointy it is! I like to drop sheets of paper and cut them half this knife.

So what is your embarrassing piece of cutlery look like?

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on June 27, 2014 at 13:42

LOL, My grand daughter bought me one similar at a knife show. I have it somewhere.

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on June 27, 2014 at 13:44

Shame on you Robert! Any knife a grandchild buys you has to be displayed!

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on June 27, 2014 at 13:48

I did for a long time. She bought it over 10 years ago. I still have it in my collection. It came with a display and storage box.

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on June 27, 2014 at 14:05

I retract my last comment. You're a good grandparent!

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on June 27, 2014 at 14:20

Some might say this falls into that category. Surprisingly it is the one knife that anyone who comes into my living room can see on display. I keep it on top of my TV cabinet which is over six feet tall (to keep it out of Danny's hands!) It was given to me by my brother-in-law. It was made in India.

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on June 27, 2014 at 14:37

Oh Dear! I keep seeing those come up on eBay and if ever one gets to the right price I'm going to own one. Those are just so cool!

You are one lucky man, Charles!

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on June 27, 2014 at 14:54

Tobias, those come up on eBay?! I have never seen one. What do they sell for? I just figured it was a cheap knife made by a street vendor in India. My brother-in-law said it was given to him by a German. (He spent several years in Germany as a missionary.)

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on June 27, 2014 at 14:57

Charles Sample said:

Tobias, those come up on eBay?! I have never seen one. What do they sell for? I just figured it was a cheap knife made by a street vendor in India. My brother-in-law said it was given to him by a German. (He spent several years in Germany as a missionary.)

It does have what I assume is the makers mark on the end of the fishes tail.

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on June 27, 2014 at 15:19

They start around $30 for a bidding price and often they go for around $45. I've seen ones go for much higher, however. It depends on the sales pitch and if a bidding war breaks out. Shipping tens to add another $15.

If I could get one for around $35 including the shipping I might to a shot. Most claim the wood to be Teak.

I've seen similar knives out of Russia but they are made of plastic and are much smaller.

Here is one similar to yours:

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Here is a Russian one:

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