What period would this Old Pakistan made knife fit into ?

1960's?

I've never used it as a re-enactment piece, I guess it would just make a good bush craft camp utensil !!! Thanks

If it's Pakistani stainless, then yep, a good field knife.

LD

By golly, that thing actually looks pretty cool. You might get away with it calling it a cowboy Bowie knife, but otherwise, there's not much historicity there.

Pakistani knives were always worse than useless. The stainless steel is soft and gummy, with no edge holding ability. I never even could get them sharp at all (and I had a bunch!). If you can get it sharp, and keep it sharp, then you've got something, but I expect you'll be disappointed in your efforts.

1986 , that's when Crocodile Dundee came out .

It does bear a lot of resemblance to a New Mexican belduque. There are several of these shown in Jim Gordon's knife book. Put it in a proper sheath and only pull it out when you need it, and it might work for a southwestern trapper or plainsman.

I would consider it no less authentic than some of the fantasy knives that are being passed off as "period correct." You see 5" knives with maple handles and square butts being called "English trade knives." The same thing with a round butt is called a "French trade knife." A lot of these are actually pretty serviceable knives, but they just aren't what they are purported to be.

I don't mean to offend anybody... Just giving an honest opinion.

Notchy Bob

Only the handle resembles some Mexican belduques. The blade of a belduque is like a narrow French chef's knife, and makes a good camp knife for cooking. It is also good for stabbing infidels.

If you mess up the blade "trying" to sharpen it you can replace it on Clay Smith's site. Less than $30 brand new.