11" WH Tang Mark
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11" WH Tang Mark
I have an 11 inch black switchblade, bought new in Paris in 1989. It has a black horn scales, a single edge blade. Swivel bolster release.
On the front of the tang is a "J" over "INOX". On the back of the tang are the letters "WH".
Can anyone ID the manufacturer?
Thanks
On the front of the tang is a "J" over "INOX". On the back of the tang are the letters "WH".
Can anyone ID the manufacturer?
Thanks
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Re: 11" WH Tang Mark
The J is for Jndiana, which was the dealer. The maker was one of the Italians. It's probably impossible to know which one, and it really doesn't matter. Being an Italian made one is the important part. Do you have a pic?
Re: 11" WH Tang Mark
Here is some pics. The 11" and his smaller brother bought at the same time, same markings.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hys99xbecmjcy ... 5.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pt97i37rx79uy ... 4.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hys99xbecmjcy ... 5.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pt97i37rx79uy ... 4.JPG?dl=0
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Re: 11" WH Tang Mark
Yeah, those are modern Italians (probably a few decades old).
Does the 9" only have one pin at the top of the front scale?
Does the 9" only have one pin at the top of the front scale?
Re: 11" WH Tang Mark
Yes, it does only have one pin there. It has two one the back scale. Is that an error?
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Re: 11" WH Tang Mark
“J Inox” was what Zoppis had stamped on the knives they sold.
No, I'm not happy to see you, that's my 12cm "Red Rose" in my pocket!
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Re: 11" WH Tang Mark
What does the J stand for?
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Re: 11" WH Tang Mark
It's not really an error. Just unusual on a knife like that.VOSGTC wrote:Yes, it does only have one pin there. It has two one the back scale. Is that an error?
Re: 11" WH Tang Mark
No idea, but that is the stamp shown in their catalogs.JimBrown257 wrote:What does the J stand for?
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Re: 11" WH Tang Mark
Jaguar, I believe.
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Re: 11" WH Tang Mark
I agree with Bill...J was for Jaguar....They look to be from the late 80s ....Nice!
Re: 11" WH Tang Mark
On the flip sidw od the tang there is a "WH" in capital letters. Does that mean anything? I'll try to get a pic later.
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