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For those who Question - A Knife Identification Thread

by Kevin D

Nov 6, 2022

Would it be appropriate to begin a discussion for the sole purpose of providing a place for people to post a photo or two of a knife that that are having a hard time identifying?

Once a person adds to the thread posting photos and any information that they can of a knife they need help ID'ing, then the entire iKC community should be able to see it and hopefully be able to assist in the identification of the knife.

I personally have a couple of knives that I would greatly appreciate that type of assistance, but will refrain from posting anything further, until I receive some sort of confirmation from those of higher standing than myself.

Thoughts, feedback, comments, and suggestions are always welcomed!

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    KnifeMaker

    black mamba knives

    I always find it interesting how a collection starts. Sometimes it is not even about the knife itself at first but about who you got it from. A small old pocket knife with some family history behind it can end up meaning more than a much more expensive knife.


    Kevin D said:

    I was chasing around the net looking for information on CASE XX knives, and I found a fair number of 6265 SAB folders for sale.  Well, I know that I have a 6265 CASE XX folder, but I was not sure about the SAB or even what that meant (turns out it designates saber grind).  Well I had to go check my knife to see if it was a SAB knife or not, and eight next to it was another knife very similar to the CASE.  I do not even recall where I got it, but I had it in my head that it was a Chinese or Pakistan knock-off.  Inspecting it closer, I discovered that it is an Olsen.  Made in Solingen, Germany.

    I have tried to find some information on it.  while I can find lots of Olsen fixed blades made in Germany, I can hardly find any folders from there at all.  Does anyone have any ideas or information?

    I did find an article that said that from 1950 until 1970 Olsen was made in Howard City, MI.  From 1970 into the 80s they were made in Germany.

    As you can see from the photos, the Olsen is a little smaller than the CASE XX, but the stamps on the ricasso of the smaller blade are very distinct.

    You can see that there is a little chunk broken off one scale on the Olsen.  I was thinking about replacing the scales with handmade ones; but after realizing the manufacturer, I am rethinking that a bit.

    I have not done anything at all to clean up the Olsen at all.  I think perhaps I need to give it a little attention and see how it comes out.  :)

    Aug 22

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    Lars

    Oh man - you nailed it mamba...ain't that the truth?

    Aug 23

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    KnifeMaker

    black mamba knives

    Haha, exactly. That’s what makes collecting so much fun. You never know when a knife has a little story behind it that you didn’t expect.

    Lars said:

    Oh man - you nailed it mamba...ain't that the truth?

    Aug 23