I bought it but what is it??

Atlantia · 31st January 2010, 10:25 PM

I think it looks like a nice knife, and if it were mine, I'd give it a polish.

eftihis · 7th February 2010, 08:31 PM

Hi, guys, look what i found in my closet!
I think both knifes made by the same guy. (see the design on the scabbard)
While there is no doubt in my mind that the knife Robert bought was made for real use, it is funny to see that sometimes the boundaries between "made for use" and "made for those who travell" is very thin!
Even more interesting is that the words "campaign d' orient" was definitely written by the maker, because it obviously added in the appeal of the item at that time.

Robert · 8th February 2010, 05:27 AM

Eftihis, Thank you for posting the picture of your knife. The similarity in design is quite amazing!! The design at the throat of yours is very similar to mine and could easily have been done be by the same maker. The main difference that I see is that yours does not have a design on the scabbard tip. I have taken the liberty to post both pictures together to show the similarity. I hope that you do not mind.

Robert

7th February 2010, 08:31 PM	#2
eftihis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chania Crete Greece Posts: 512	Hi, guys, look what i found in my closet! I think both knifes made by the same guy. (see the design on the scabbard) While there is no doubt in my mind that the knife Robert bought was made for real use, it is funny to see that sometimes the boundaries between "made for use" and "made for those who travell" is very thin! Even more interesting is that the words "campaign d' orient" was definitely written by the maker, because it obviously added in the appeal of the item at that time. Attached Images

8th February 2010, 05:27 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Eftihis, Thank you for posting the picture of your knife. The similarity in design is quite amazing!! The design at the throat of yours is very similar to mine and could easily have been done be by the same maker. The main difference that I see is that yours does not have a design on the scabbard tip. I have taken the liberty to post both pictures together to show the similarity. I hope that you do not mind. Robert Attached Images

31st January 2010, 10:25 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	I think it looks like a nice knife, and if it were mine, I'd give it a polish.