Hi Detlef:
Aluminum cans are also a possibility, but use of aluminum to make cans was only introduced in 1957, and I don't know when that invention found its way to the Philippines. In any case, I think the knife is probably older than the late 1950s/1960s.
Ian.
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Originally Posted by Sajen
Hi Ian,
I think that aluminium was used a little more early by recycled drinking bottles from US soldiers, just a guess!?  Otherwise you are correct, the 1940s is also a very good guess.
Regards,
Detlef
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