Help ID an old knife of my Dad's

skeeter4206 · 10-17-2012, 07:21 AM

Here are pictures of an old knife my dad has had since I was a kid. I always though it was a bayonet, but after having some of my own I dont think it is. It is a folding knife. The markings on the Knife as far as I can read are "T.F. 2AST-T" maybe!

I have been on line and researched the markings and only newer style knifes come up. Maybe some of the members can help me out, so I can tell my pops what he has.

Thanks
Skeeter Barnes

John Sabato · 10-17-2012, 09:59 AM

The Italians had a folding bayonet during WW2... your knife may be based on that design. Do some internet research on "Italian Folding Bayonet" and see what comes up.

Here is one on Ebay now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Italian-M-38...item1c2c3197a5

alanint · 10-17-2012, 11:23 AM

Does the hole drilled partway through the blade lock into anything on the knife?

Ron Wood · 10-17-2012, 11:37 AM

The design looks like that of the old folding "Jagd Dolch" or "Hirsch Fänger" popular in Germany. These are usually quite well made with stag handles and are fairly expensive when you can find them.

Ron Wood · 10-17-2012, 01:29 PM

The marking on your blade is that of T.F. Bastet, a cutlery maker from Amsterdam around 1890 or so.

skeeter4206 · 10-17-2012, 07:27 PM

Looking at the writing on the blade it does look more like T.F. Bastet. The letters are a little corroded in the indention and I never really could make it out.

As for the hole in the blade, when closed completly the hold button falls into this hole. There is a button on the side of the knife you have to press to open it up all the way.

Thanks for yalls feed back. I think Im going to do a little more research. Not ever knowing what the inscription said other than T.F., pretty much got me nowhere.

skeeter4206 · 10-18-2012, 04:11 AM

Well no luck on that search. All the T.F. Bastet knives it sent me to were all stright razors.

As for the italian bayonets, it kinda looks like them. but mine just aint beefy enough, nor does it have a barrel ring. there were some other italian knives that were almost this knife, but when folded it completlly hid the blade.

So... Anymore suggestions. Im really curious now.

Ron Wood · 10-18-2012, 12:37 PM

Although your search only turned up straight razors, T.F. Bastet was the maker of your knife and it was made in the Netherlands.

10-17-2012, 07:21 AM	#1
skeeter4206 User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 448 Thanks: 52 Thanked 88 Times in 49 Posts	Help ID an old knife of my Dad's Here are pictures of an old knife my dad has had since I was a kid. I always though it was a bayonet, but after having some of my own I dont think it is. It is a folding knife. The markings on the Knife as far as I can read are "T.F. 2AST-T" maybe! I have been on line and researched the markings and only newer style knifes come up. Maybe some of the members can help me out, so I can tell my pops what he has. Thanks Skeeter Barnes Attached Thumbnails

10-17-2012, 09:59 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	The Italians had a folding bayonet during WW2... your knife may be based on that design. Do some internet research on "Italian Folding Bayonet" and see what comes up. Here is one on Ebay now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Italian-M-38...item1c2c3197a5 __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

10-17-2012, 11:37 AM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	The design looks like that of the old folding "Jagd Dolch" or "Hirsch Fänger" popular in Germany. These are usually quite well made with stag handles and are fairly expensive when you can find them. Attached Thumbnails __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-17-2012, 01:29 PM	#5
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	The marking on your blade is that of T.F. Bastet, a cutlery maker from Amsterdam around 1890 or so. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-18-2012, 12:37 PM	#8
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	Although your search only turned up straight razors, T.F. Bastet was the maker of your knife and it was made in the Netherlands. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-17-2012, 11:23 AM	#3
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Does the hole drilled partway through the blade lock into anything on the knife?

10-17-2012, 07:27 PM	#6
skeeter4206 User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 448 Thanks: 52 Thanked 88 Times in 49 Posts	Looking at the writing on the blade it does look more like T.F. Bastet. The letters are a little corroded in the indention and I never really could make it out. As for the hole in the blade, when closed completly the hold button falls into this hole. There is a button on the side of the knife you have to press to open it up all the way. Thanks for yalls feed back. I think Im going to do a little more research. Not ever knowing what the inscription said other than T.F., pretty much got me nowhere.

10-18-2012, 04:11 AM	#7
skeeter4206 User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 448 Thanks: 52 Thanked 88 Times in 49 Posts	Well no luck on that search. All the T.F. Bastet knives it sent me to were all stright razors. As for the italian bayonets, it kinda looks like them. but mine just aint beefy enough, nor does it have a barrel ring. there were some other italian knives that were almost this knife, but when folded it completlly hid the blade. So... Anymore suggestions. Im really curious now.