If it is stamp US Shelby Co. does it mean is the real deal? I ask because I just got a P38 (from HobbyToolSupply) and after just one use the blade bent?
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The mil-spec openers, I believe, were made by the Mallin Hardware Co of Shelby Ohio. They should say Mallin with Shelby O underneath. Whether this Shelby Co is just the new name for the same place, or not, is beyond me. If it's the original you seek, be prepared to pay a bit more, but I'd use Mallin in the search criteria.
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You may want to check out YouTube for use demo. I received mine moments ago and they seem OK. It is important to not just pull up on area furthest from blade but also pivot the forward section on blade end downward, much as when turning a car key off or cranking the handle of a traditional kitchen opener . Don't just use finger tips but hold firmly between length of thumb and index finger. The idea is to evenly distribute the force thereby preventing holding at can grip slot.
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I got my P38 and P51 from Gadgetscollection. They're both marked "US Shelby Co." but after less than 20 times of use, the tip of the point that grip the side of the lid was worn out. Whether it is the "real deal" or if what you mean is "Made in the USA", it cannot be ascertained just by its marking although the supplier claimed that if its stamped as above, it is made is USA. One thing is for sure to me tough, these can openers are not of the same quality as the ones in C-Rations before.
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As for it being "legit" I can't say for certain. Mine seem solidly made, and I have opened several cans with each and neither has broken. They are definitely different than the 1960's vintage P-38 I have. Markings seem lighter, and the metal is not finished. Both of these seem to be unfinished metal that is left in the white with no manufacture dates. The local Army surplus store sells identical P-51s and P-38s for comparable prices, so I think they are legit. Hope this helps.
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Thank you all (and the servicemen and women) very much for your response. =)
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I received my P-38 during Basic Training in 1966, It was in a case of C.Rations, that had probably been around since WWII. My 38 has "Mallin, Shelby co" stamped on it. But I am sure that the one's sold on the market today are not going to be the original P-38's that was made of very good steel. I have used mine for screwdriver, mini pry bar , and a lot of other things that it was not made for, to this day it is just like I took it out of the pkg, just as sharp and strong as before. You might want to try a Army Surplus Store. They sometimes have a few of these from the Vietnam era. I received my P-38 during Basic Training in 1966, It was in a case of C.Rations, that had probably been around since WWII. My 38 has "Mallin, Shelby co" stamped on it. But I am sure that the one's sold on the market today are not going to be the original P-38's that was made of very good steel. I have used mine for screwdriver, mini pry bar , and a lot of other things that it was not made for, to this day it is just like I took it out of the pkg, just as sharp and strong as before. You might want to try a Army Surplus Store. They sometimes have a few of these from the... » Read More I received my P-38 during Basic Training in 1966, It was in a case of C.Rations, that had probably been around since WWII. My 38 has "Mallin, Shelby co" stamped on it. But I am sure that the one's sold on the market today are not going to be the original P-38's that was made of very good steel. I have used mine for screwdriver, mini pry bar , and a lot of other things that it was not made for, to this day it is just like I took it out of the pkg, just as sharp and strong as before. You might want to try a Army Surplus Store. They sometimes have a few of these from the Vietnam era. « Show Less
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I received my P-38 during Basic Training in 1966, It was in a case of C.Rations, that had probably been around since WWII. My 38 has "Mallin, Shelby co" stamped on it. But I am sure that the one's sold on the market today are not going to be the original P-38's that was made of very good steel. I have used mine for screwdriver, mini pry bar , and a lot of other things that it was not made for, to this day it is just like I took it out of the pkg, just as sharp and strong as before. You might want to try a Army Surplus Store. They sometimes have a few of these from the Vietnam era.
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From Wikipedia: "The original U.S.-contract P-38 can openers were manufactured by J.W. Speaker Corporation (stamped "US Speaker") and by Washburn Corporation (marked "US Androck"); they were later made by Mallin Hardware (now defunct) of Shelby, Ohio and were variously stamped "US Mallin Shelby O." or "U.S. Shelby Co.""
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I was wondering the same thing. The photo they chose makes it look like a Chinese counterfeit, since it doesn't have any of the official stamps on the blade.
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Usually if a knife is made in China, it will have "CHINA" stamped on the blade. My knife does not have anything stamped on the blade.
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I have been using spyderco knives for years and have the trainer for this knife as well, definitely not a fake. I bought one from these guys a year or so ago and it is still in my pocket with a deadly edge.
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Hello May - 2 b truly honest with u, I don't really know the difference in forged/stamped and I actually bought this set as a knife 4 a friend and it does not matter whether I ask her or not because I can say with certainty that she does not know the difference either - however, from what I've just read you can usually tell a knife is forged because it has a bolster (this is the wider lip on the end of the blade where it meets the handle), and these knives don't have this, so my best guess with this information I would summarize these knives are stamped. Hope this helps
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It does not have a "made in US" stamp or statement. The blade is TR65 Pakistani steel so it probably was made in China.
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The Knife will have Ka Bar Logo and USA stamped into the metal. There should be Official literature from Ka Bar; about the knife and history with the company. The knife will also be a full tang knife...it does not mean much but a quality that does separate itself. My knives have all been authentic.
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Consider buying directly from Cold Steel, or their Special Projects website. I believe you can call them and check to see if a particular seller/dealer is legitimate.
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On one blade is stamped "China." I would doubt seriously if they'd make blades here and send them to China. If, for wherever reason, you want a Buck made in the US, buy the model 301 (pretty sure that's the correct number). Regards, George
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Hi. I'm from Victorinox. There are variations in the mold used by the factory for the handle. The handle is the same though and still made in Switzerland. Could you tell me more about what is different on the blade? They are phasing out the Swiss emblem at the factory, so you will start to see just "Victorinox" on the blade. I believe the item number should still be there too though. Not all 3rd party sellers on amazon are "authorized" sellers, meaning they are not buying their knives directly from us. It is best to buy directly from amazon or an authorized 3rd party seller. Hi. I'm from Victorinox. There are variations in the mold used by the factory for the handle. The handle is the same though and still made in Switzerland. Could you tell me more about what is different on the blade? They are phasing out the Swiss emblem at the factory, so you will start to see just "Victorinox" on the blade. I believe the item number should still be there too though. Not all 3rd party sellers on amazon are "authorized" sellers, meaning they are not buying their knives directly from us. It is best to buy directly from amazon or an authorized 3rd party... » Read More Hi. I'm from Victorinox. There are variations in the mold used by the factory for the handle. The handle is the same though and still made in Switzerland. Could you tell me more about what is different on the blade? They are phasing out the Swiss emblem at the factory, so you will start to see just "Victorinox" on the blade. I believe the item number should still be there too though. Not all 3rd party sellers on amazon are "authorized" sellers, meaning they are not buying their knives directly from us. It is best to buy directly from amazon or an authorized 3rd party seller. « Show Less
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Same thing happened to me. I called Victorinox and they unconvincingly told me it is the same knife just with a different SKU#. I am a little upset because I bought the 47520 because it had German Forschner blade and here it shows up with a Swiss blade and no Forschner logo. Not sure how I am going to proceed. Have you used yours yet? What do you think?Victorinox 47520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife
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No. I own two other Ontario knives and they are clearly stamped "Ontario USA" on the Ricasso. The so-called "Ontario 499," I purchased from Amazon is not marked in any manner and makes me question this knife's authenticity. The genuine Ontario 499 is sold by Ontario for about $55.00 so I wouldn't waste your money on this questionable knock off.
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Yes it appears so, In fact mine was purchased from sportsman supply for 115 bucks, so good deal. If you like knives at all you will love this blade, My girlfriend bought mine for me as a gift, and she loves it, and doesn't have the "blade fever" like i do... its an awesome blade , enjoy
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China is stamped right on the blade...but the steel is 4116 Krupp german stainless. It is an extremely sharp knife out of the box. It has not needed sharpening or had any problems since I bought it.. lightweight EDC...still recommended.
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Yes it is... it has a lifetime warranty on it. My first buck was this one and I still have it. It is over 30 years old and the blade is about half the size it was originally- holds a sharp edge forever
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It's impossible to say when you're dealing with the Internetj, but you already know that. Just make sure you can return it if it's fake. Regarding the price, it's not too low. I paid about $179 for mine at a local gun shop a few years ago, so $169 is about right. Benchmade has been making the 940 for 10 years, so I wouldn't expect to pay MSRP anywhere. If it's a fake, it's not because of the price.
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I don't...I mail it to Spyderco with $5 for return shipping (see their web site)...they will return it to the factory edge for free. I tried having a local "professional" due it and he totally jacked it up. Won't make that mistake again. This is the one problem with serrated edges...much more challenging to sharpen than a straight edge.