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[Tnmountains]

Diaz just changed it for you. I could only do 4 options so dropped the viking sword. Is that ok with you?

 

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[DIAZ]

You probably cannot change the poll after you voted.

Some how the poll got changed great!! thats how it should be....Thanks to whoever changed it, and hopefully all T. N members vote.....

 

[DIAZ]

Diaz just changed it for you. I could only do 4 options so dropped the viking sword. Is that ok with you?[/QUOTEYes that is awesome thanks for the help very much appreciated!!

 

[DIAZ]

well hopefully members participate in this poll and be honest in there reply looking forward to seeing the results!!!

 

[DIAZ]

how do i change my vote?that wasnt my vote for this new pole

 

[DIAZ]

Diaz just changed it for you. I could only do 4 options so dropped the viking sword. Is that ok with you?

how do i change my vote? that vote was from the original poll...

 

[DIAZ]

whats going on with this poll? i didnt vote for what its saying i voted for ..... help would be appreciated....

 

[NGE]

The only thing that I have not seen suggested in this thread is, good old Leaverite........nge

 

[DIAZ]

everyone who has voted thanks for the vote! and if you havnt , take some time and vote thanks......

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

whats going on with this poll? i didnt vote for what its saying i voted for ..... help would be appreciated....

You cant change your vote.

I would be curious for the votes over $20 what they think it may be and how much over they think its value is. I respect every regular TN members opinion.

With the UFO sighting being right before the find and TN fame I think its possible to go to $40. The Alaskan egg counter sold for $40 before it was IDed. But without TNs fame, the item itself $2-$20 IMO. Would love to hear the reasoning behind those that voted over $20. Thanks.

 

[DIAZ]

You cant change your vote.

I would be curious for the votes over $20 what they think it may be and how much over they think its value is. I respect every regular TN members opinion.

Yes i now realize i cant change my vote that is fine but i did not choose that vote for the second poll ... i also am curiouse to see what they think it is and what they think the value is..... thanks for the vote......

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

everyone who has voted thanks for the vote! and if you havnt , take some time and vote thanks......

your welcome. Any word from Mr. Meteorite?

I admit I dont know meteorites. I did a little research however on meteorite knives. I still dont think it looks like a meteorite and I question who would make a wedge or an even sided weight out of a meteorite because its surely not a knife.

The biggest mystery here is why its not rusted. I figured it was cleaned or recently lost. How could an item have rust pock marks and not be rusted??

Here is something to consider. My Remington butcher knife has fake pock marks. Yes they are fake. It was made at the factory with pock marks. It seems this may have been a popular thing to do in the 20s-30s era because the entire line of Remington butcher knives has fake rust pock marks.

Im not sure its visible in the picture but check it out.

 

[DIAZ]

your welcome. Any word from Mr. Meteorite?

yes he sent me an email back saying he is 100 % sure it is not a meteorite projectile...but by pictures its hard to identify.......

 

[DIAZ]

yes he sent me an email back saying he is 100 % sure it is not a meteorite projectile...but by pictures its hard to identify.......

and id say, he says that beacause it looks hammered , that would be my guess...

 

[DIAZ]

your welcome. Any word from Mr. Meteorite?

I admit I dont know meteorites. I did a little research however on meteorite knives. I still dont think it looks like a meteorite and I question who would make a wedge or an even sided weight out of a meteorite because its surely not a knife.

The biggest mystery here is why its not rusted. I figured it was cleaned or recently lost. How could an item have rust pock marks and not be rusted??

Exactly thats what im talking about . the item is strange and i do not think it is new. . i would like to know why it was made also....but im sure well never know..

 

[DIAZ]

your welcome. Any word from Mr. Meteorite?

I admit I dont know meteorites. I did a little research however on meteorite knives. I still dont think it looks like a meteorite and I question who would make a wedge or an even sided weight out of a meteorite because its surely not a knife.

The biggest mystery here is why its not rusted. I figured it was cleaned or recently lost. How could an item have rust pock marks and not be rusted??

Here is something to consider. My Remington butcher knife has fake pock marks. Yes they are fake. It was made at the factory with pock marks. It seems this may have been a popular thing to do in the 20s-30s era because the entire line of Remington butcher knives has fake rust pock marks.

Im not sure its visible in the picture but check it out.
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Yes i can see them and thats weird if they did it to make it look like that,but the ones on my item are bigger and varie in shape and size.....but thanks for the info very interesting!but i cleary can see them on your blade....

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Here is a video of one of the old Remington butcher knives. You can see the pock marks here. I have this same knife and the rust pock marks are fake made from the factory. Im not saying your rust pock marks are fake but its something to consider. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/331160-knife-experts-needed-remington-k4814.html

 

[DIAZ]

Here is a video of one of the old Remington butcher knives. You can see the pock marks here. I have this same knife and the rust pock marks are fake made from the factory. Im not saying your rust pock marks are fake but its something to consider. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/331160-knife-experts-needed-remington-k4814.html

I totally agree with you and i dont think your saying they look fake...thanks for the input and i will check out the video....

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Maybe its a 20s-30s era decoy weight of some kind with stylish pock marks? An anode would explain the pock marks and so would a back up drill piece. I dont like the back up drill theory because it doesnt look as if it would lay flat. Someone mentioned a Sturgeon decoy weight.

One thing Im certain is the marks are not regmaglypts and Mr. Meteorite confirmed that.

• Rust pock marks come in all sizes. Heres a better pic. Apparently Remington thought it was cool and would help sales..
  
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[DIAZ]

I cant believe there is only 13 votes, it is basically half the people thinks its junk and the other half dont......hopefully people give their honest opinions and take the time to vote....