Being no sort of expert, all I can note is what is here, whether factory or rework. Any work done is very old.

The recurve of blade is not all wear, as top of primary follows same arch. Thick convex to very VERY sharp edge as an axe or hatchet.

Have been testing some other high quality larger knive lately, and went straight to same now mangled small tree to check soundness, and I'll be danged if this thing did not outchop even some larger, it was biting DEEP for such a light knife.

Peen job is quite old, USMC marked, old food or blood stains on ricasso.

Given its handiness, light weight, handle comfort, and performance, along with soft and supple leather sound sheath, I have a new trusty chore pal or campmate.









Last shot to show arch of primary....