History of this knife?
159514
This knife is based on the Okapi knife made in Germany in 1902 for export to it's colonies in Africa. In 1988 a South African company bought the trademark and begin producing the knife in South Africa. It is known as a working man's knife. In Jamaica it is known as a "ratchet knife."
159515
Based on a south african "ring design" this little nasty knife actually cut my finger to the bone, and cant feel a damn thing in it....very sharp and tight..price unbeatable..and the prices will double/triple soon..
765258
because the brand of the knife is byrd. It is made by spyderco. I have three byrd knives.Great knives, some of the best in the price range.
1603068
No idea, there is little or no information provided by the seller. I doubt, for 40 dollars or so, it is true damascus steel, but that is just my opinion which may, or may not, have any validity. I have one, but would I buy another one? No, probably not, with the cost of international shipping and the cost of the knife itself it isn't really a bargain especially if you don't know what you are getting. This goes beyond the scope of your question but there is really no way to answer. All one can do is offer an opinion.
483584
Not quite sure, I looked it up and think it was only the color of the handle. You will not be disappointed by either one of these knives. It is by far the best knife I have every owned. My most favorite knife and I keep it with me in my vehicle always. One of the sharpest knives I've ever seen out of the box. Great knife!
2189424
I really don't know ,I bought it for my son and he said it was a good knife .
1821451
I just bought a new one to modify, I checked it with some of the older ones I own of which a few are so old they have lost the original shape from being sharpened so many times over the years. They are all the same thickness and I think some of them are from the first mfg. runs. They make for a good bush craft knife with some mods. Hope this helps you.
1784685
There is no indication on the knife or case where it was made. Sorry I couldn't help.
1118627
Hi, not sure but based on other knives it appears to be a model number. Randi
863311
I believe it is the us army knife, WWII era. I could be wrong, if have to take a look at it; as it is put up.
1709585
This knife is made in Switzerland. Not sure why it says that on the detail page.
1618774
I suppose that this is the new model. I got it in the fall last year. Its a Gerber knife. Not serrated, drop point, full tang. I has a very nice grip. Sheath is ambidexterous, I like it....no worries....
960964
My knife states the same as well but there is no significance. . its just the first generation of the knife I believe. There all the same!! There great tools....
2077132
Yes it is it's one of my favorite knives because of where it's made and the quality of workmanship they used. hope this helps you decide.
1711584
My order didn't come so I don't know the quality and feature of this Swiss knife. Maybe you can ask another one. Sorry I can't help.
773726
I did not look, or give it a thought when I bought it. Mainly cause I was told once by my Grandfather that Buck was a knife made in America. However, I just pulled it out and looked, "China" is on the blade. I have loved this knife it keeps a blade and is handy in size and style. Sorry, or OK however you look at it.
835461
I believe this knife was handmade in the United Kingdom. As specified by the seller.
826259
This particular one is more a collector's item and does have the KBar company logo. I bought one of these back in the 70's from Atlanta Cutlery and it recently got stolen. I ordered another. For $44 it is a very good work knife and does not have the logo, but is of the Kbar design: Ontario 498 Marine Combat Knife (Black)