Mexico knife

[Eutycus]

A brother-in-law gave me a knife with the word "Mexico" engraved on one side of the blade and some sort of design on the other side. I think it was more of a letter opener made for the tourist trade out of a mild steel.It's not a big knife and needs a scabbard but it is sharp.My question is it worth keeping as a tourista memento or take a file to the blade and get rid of the wording and design.and make a real knife out of it?

 

[fleener]

Since you asked, I would get rid of it.

Certainly not use it as a knife.

If it has emotionally value to you, do what you want with it and dont worry about what anyone thinks.

Fleener

 

[Eutycus]

So far it's been a paper weight and dust collector, but it does have a little sentimental value, it was my brother-in-law's and he has since passed away.

 

[JeffG]

So far it's been a paper weight and dust collector, but it does have a little sentimental value, it was my brother-in-law's and he has since passed away.

A nice wall hanger plaque might be in order...

 

[Rifleman1776]

I have a "Mexico" tourista big knife also. If it/they are low quality steel they are not of much value. Mine has been a wall hanger for 70 years.

 

[Eutycus]

I have given the "wall plaque" some thought.I just may go that route.