Philippine Knife, Or Letter Opener ??

Robert · 7th January 2011, 03:24 AM

This is a little odd to me. I've seen these WWII era knives with steel blades and wood, horn and aluminum hilts before but this is the first all brass version that I've seen. At a little over 11 inches it seems a little large for a letter opener but I cannot think of anything else that it might be. It could be just another tourist piece but I would think that if it was they would be more common like the others. It only cost me a little over 8 dollars, so no matter what it turns out to be I'm not out much.

I just wish that they had not polished it. These are the pictures from the auction. Any help (or just comments) with this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Robert

7th January 2011, 03:24 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Philippine Knife, Or Letter Opener ?? This is a little odd to me. I've seen these WWII era knives with steel blades and wood, horn and aluminum hilts before but this is the first all brass version that I've seen. At a little over 11 inches it seems a little large for a letter opener but I cannot think of anything else that it might be. It could be just another tourist piece but I would think that if it was they would be more common like the others. It only cost me a little over 8 dollars, so no matter what it turns out to be I'm not out much. I just wish that they had not polished it. These are the pictures from the auction. Any help (or just comments) with this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Robert Attached Images