Typo etched on "first millinium run" pocket knife

[Scallobd]

Years ago I got a pocket knife as a gift. On it's blade is etched "first millinium run" on it. Two options are somebodies customizing or a typo. Anybody ever seen this?


Thanks guy,
Bryant

 

[Aussie Collector]

There is a third option, it Engrish.
Not seen it however it may suggest the knives country of origin.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Okay, I'll bite . . . Who made the knife? Fixed blade or folder? Model?

 

[Scallobd]

It says it's made by smith and wesson. scrimshaw lock back

 

[Watchdog]

It says it's made by smith and wesson. scrimshaw lock back

I have a similar knife. Mine has a wolf on it, though. And it has "Smith & Wesson" in big letters etched on the blade and "First Production Run U.S.A." under that.

No idea where these knives were made, or who made them.

 

[opoefc]

Most of these knives are Taylor Cutlery knives, made under license from S&W. Mostly made in China. There are 1,000s of this knives out there, mostly on Ebay, flea markets, etc. Many are overruns from production, or models that are submitted to S&W for selection as S&W authorized knives, but did to pass muster, so were dumped to the second hand markets. Various sayings are laser etched on the blades. Prices are usually minimal. A few of the scrimshaw type knives were made in Texas and are of a slightly higher quality. Ed.

 

[Scallobd]

Sounds about right. It only took me 15 years to realize the misspelling lol

Thanks guys