Real deal or fake? How can you tell?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Freddy101, Mar 19, 2020.

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Is this an authentic Greek knife?

  1. Yes

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  2. No

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  3. Maybe

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  1. Freddy101

    Freddy101 New Member

    I inherited a (letter opener-sized) knife from my grandfather. It appears to be made from bronze and steel, portraying Athena on the heel. The steel was completely rusted, and I couldn't find any inscriptions... can anyone help me identify if its an authentic antique?
     

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    Freddy101, Mar 19, 2020
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  2. flipper

    flipper Striving to face adversity with tact and humor

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    I am sure the pros will be asking about ANY marks, perhaps on the hilt, pommel bolster, etc. We definitely have some knife/dagger/weapon types that will be happy to tell you more...wish I was one of them:rolleyes:
     
    flipper, Mar 19, 2020
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  3. smallaxe

    smallaxe Well-Known Member

    Do you have a picture of it before it was cleaned?
     
    smallaxe, Mar 19, 2020
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  4. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    Fantasy item. Nothing about it is convincing.
     
    moreotherstuff, Mar 19, 2020
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    a (letter opener-sized) knife......... so...ya....letter opener !
     
    komokwa, Mar 19, 2020
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  6. Freddy101

    Freddy101 New Member

    no unfortunately not :) I cleaned it though, no discernable marks on the blade :)
     
    Freddy101, Mar 20, 2020
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  7. Freddy101

    Freddy101 New Member

    Thanks
     
    Freddy101, Mar 20, 2020
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  8. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    The crude workmanship also points to a souvenir item. People mistakenly think if an item looks crude it means it's old. Long ago, craftsmen had a lot of pride in their work and older items are actually better made.
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, Mar 22, 2020
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