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Numbered TAD Mk3

Discussion in 'General Knife Discussion' started by Cyclops_hammer, Aug 20, 2019.

  1. Aug 20, 2019 #1
    Cyclops_hammer

    Cyclops_hammer

    129
    Aug 8, 2015
    Hey guys, I recently got a mint TAD Dauntless Mk3 and it has the number 25 stamped into the blade above the USA lettering on the lock side of the blade. I have a Mk4 and it does not have that numbering.

    Anyone have any idea what it could be number for? Were a limited number of them? First run maybe. I'm just looking to dig up some info.
     
  2. Aug 20, 2019 #2
    Mingecutter

    Mingecutter Gold Member Gold Member

    2,147
    Sep 7, 2011
    Not sure. Did it come with its letter/certificate of authenticity by chance? Also, I know there was a small run of MK3s that came with a Ban Tang edge. Could it be one of those possibly?
     
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  3. Aug 20, 2019 #3
    Cyclops_hammer

    Cyclops_hammer

    129
    Aug 8, 2015
    It did not come with a COA. Only the box, a business/care instruction card and the knife
     
  4. Aug 20, 2019 #4
    Cyclops_hammer

    Cyclops_hammer

    129
    Aug 8, 2015
  5. Aug 20, 2019 #5
    unwisefool

    unwisefool Gold Member Gold Member

    3,800
    Jan 22, 2007
    I believe the first run were numbered
     
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  6. Aug 20, 2019 #6
    Mingecutter

    Mingecutter Gold Member Gold Member

    2,147
    Sep 7, 2011
    Thanks for the pics. It's definitely not one of the Ban Tang versions. So, it sounds like @unwisefool might have provided you your answer :thumbsup:
     
  7. Aug 20, 2019 #7
    Cyclops_hammer

    Cyclops_hammer

    129
    Aug 8, 2015
    Thanks guys that what I was thinking also, first run. Thanks again !!
     

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