Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
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Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
Found a old Stiletto in a junk box I can’t find much about it online I was gonna clean it up myself but I figured I should try to see if it’s something people want or collectible before I do anything to it here are some pictures of the knife it’s kinda in rough shape
Last edited by Killerkosar on Thu Oct 27, 2022 7:54 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
Killerkosa
Cant see the pictures ,but it sounds a very rare knife,and stamp probably 1950s.There are leverlocks with the mark also I think .
The stillettos were probably italian with the Miltenberg name added .
There were posts on them here but I dont think the photos remain .,annoying for times like these.
Try get a picture up ,im struggling aswell as I cant seem to downsize pics to post here since my phone upgraded.
I wouldn't touch the knife till the more experienced members have seen it ,they will give you good advice ,on restore partially or leave alone.
Good find anyway ,just hope you can get some pics up ,love to see it.
gravknife
Just had a look there are a few pictures and posts on these if you type "Miltenberg" on search here.
Cant see the pictures ,but it sounds a very rare knife,and stamp probably 1950s.There are leverlocks with the mark also I think .
The stillettos were probably italian with the Miltenberg name added .
There were posts on them here but I dont think the photos remain .,annoying for times like these.
Try get a picture up ,im struggling aswell as I cant seem to downsize pics to post here since my phone upgraded.
I wouldn't touch the knife till the more experienced members have seen it ,they will give you good advice ,on restore partially or leave alone.
Good find anyway ,just hope you can get some pics up ,love to see it.
gravknife
Just had a look there are a few pictures and posts on these if you type "Miltenberg" on search here.
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Re: Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
Think I figured it out I emailed the pics to myself then in the email saved them to a file on my phone and uploaded the files
Re: Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
Pretty rare old knife. Great score.
Re: Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
Killerkosar
I like it.
Needs attention on the blade as obviously badly sharpened ,but someone in the know could make that blade a lot better,and sharper lined.
I love the yellow horn so much on the 50s knives,the cloudy yellow on the back scale is really nice ,shame about the crack and bugbite on the front but again could be repaired .
A rare knife and imho worth a restoration .
Hope Bill chimes in ,he knows repair costs and wether or not its viable to have repaired.Drop him an email maybe.
As jackalope said great find!Thanks for sharing it.
gravknife
I like it.
Needs attention on the blade as obviously badly sharpened ,but someone in the know could make that blade a lot better,and sharper lined.
I love the yellow horn so much on the 50s knives,the cloudy yellow on the back scale is really nice ,shame about the crack and bugbite on the front but again could be repaired .
A rare knife and imho worth a restoration .
Hope Bill chimes in ,he knows repair costs and wether or not its viable to have repaired.Drop him an email maybe.
As jackalope said great find!Thanks for sharing it.
gravknife
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Re: Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
Ya it’s in pretty rough shape I like the scales to especially the yellow part on the back its somewhat clear has a really cool look to it
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Re: Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
it is a rear tang stamp, I have seen very few of them in all my years, just saying I would not touch it, I say ask Bill D.
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Re: Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
This is one of the jobs that is up to the customer to decide just how much he wants to spend. It can be made to look better-how much better depends on how much you spend.
You do reach a point of diminishing returns.
The front scale is toast- it can be patched, but it will always look patched and patching will cost about the same as replacement.
Blade will need to be reground & refinished by hand. Sear hole is worn and needs laser welding.
I don't recommend trying to clean it up yourself. Sell it to someone who will have the repair done professionally.
Regardless what you do, the knife will always look old and rebuilt.
You do reach a point of diminishing returns.
The front scale is toast- it can be patched, but it will always look patched and patching will cost about the same as replacement.
Blade will need to be reground & refinished by hand. Sear hole is worn and needs laser welding.
I don't recommend trying to clean it up yourself. Sell it to someone who will have the repair done professionally.
Regardless what you do, the knife will always look old and rebuilt.
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Re: Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
Ya that’s kinda what I figured not sure if it’s even worth trying to sell or if anybody would want it
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Re: Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
There are people who would want it.
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Re: Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
Ok thanks do you know what they go for in this shape
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Sorry, no.
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Re: Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
Ok thanks anyway there’s not much about the manufacture online
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You should understand that Miltenberg is not the manufacturer. They were the U.S. importer.
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Re: Found a Stiletto EMiltenberg inc Italy
I believe that is a pre-1954 New York City importer.