.Dai. said:
Ah, sorry didn't realise...
No problem, Dai.
.Dai. said:
I'd be up for a couple if the genuine article can be sourced...
Wouldn't we all!
I'm pretty sure that the Golok offered at the SASS URL posted by C_Claycomb is genuine, and I'm hopeful that the one I have on order from another online retailer is going to be genuine, having had their reassurance that it will be, but the problem that I've encountered on all occasions is that the retailer never has one in stock, and there is either a considerable waiting period before they can supply, or it turns out that they can't get one at all, despite the item being displayed on their Web site.
If you can see the Martindale crocodile stamped on the blade, then you can be fairly sure that it is a Martindale. The only other matter to be resolved is which model of the Golok No2 it is, the GLK2-01 or the GLK2-02. And the only way to establish which model it is, is to be able to see both sides of the blade.
I've been reluctant to post to the forum what it is that is on the other side of the blade that conclusively identifies it as genuine, because this would be valuable information to any one who would like to set up a counterfeit production. I'm not saying that a counterfeiter wouldn't already know what it is, but why make it easy for a counterfeiter who may be 'lurking' the forums?
Best regards,
Paul.