Vintage Ilocano knife

h0ll0wman · 8th March 2025, 01:51 PM

I acquired this vintage Sinan Gemgem Tabak . It is in really good condition.These were common as souvenirs when the World War 2 came to a conclusion. What I love about this is the date stamp on the body of the blade which is "1945". There is also a word engraved on the leather sheath which I cannot decipher completely. In my opinion, it reads "Mittalmark". Possibly the name of the previous owner. If anybody can read it, you are more than welcome to comment what you read in the sheath.

Battara · 8th March 2025, 07:46 PM

Nice WW2 piece! Interesting makers mark.

h0ll0wman · 8th March 2025, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Nice WW2 piece! Interesting makers mark.

Thank you Battara. Indeed the maker's mark is interesting. I am not sure if the box after "1945" is a maker's mark also with a different design.

8th March 2025, 01:51 PM	#1
h0ll0wman Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 78	Vintage Ilocano knife I acquired this vintage Sinan Gemgem Tabak . It is in really good condition.These were common as souvenirs when the World War 2 came to a conclusion. What I love about this is the date stamp on the body of the blade which is "1945". There is also a word engraved on the leather sheath which I cannot decipher completely. In my opinion, it reads "Mittalmark". Possibly the name of the previous owner. If anybody can read it, you are more than welcome to comment what you read in the sheath. Attached Images

8th March 2025, 07:46 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,257	Nice WW2 piece! Interesting makers mark.