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Originally Posted by bk43
Aha! I didn't look at the handle which is not bolted. However, the grind does not look like a '60s Solingen #14 so now I'm beginning to see why the dealer questioned it. Sure would like to see more pics and both sides of the sheath.
Bob
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Bob,
The grind is typical of early 14's starting with the tennite handles and the skull crusher tang. The next variation did not have the skull crusher, and the following one had Micarta handles on it like this one. I sent pictures of the knife to Randall who verified 2 things I knew. 1 the knife is legit, and 2 the dealer was a shyster. I confronted the dealer, and while he never admitted to trying to screw me he upped his offer considerably...still lowball. If I am not mistaken the 14 had this grind until the late 60's early 70's when it changed to the current configuration.