Therias 73 ~ SAILORS KNIFE ~  Vintage

• Therias & l'Econome: This was a knifemaker based in Thiers, France, the historic center of the country's cutlery industry. The company was eventually acquired by Guy Degrenne in 2015.
• "73" mark: This number appears on other Therias knives and could denote a model number or be associated with the regional code of the French department, though the specific meaning is not documented.
• Sailor's knife ("couteau marin"): These knives were traditionally used by sailors for cutting rope and performing other maritime tasks. Older examples were often fitted with a sturdy handle made of bone or horn.  

• OAL : 8 1/4" , Blade : 3 3/4"
• Smooth , nice patina
• Very good condition considering its age ( see all photos ) , age is unknown , but it is probably antique, 75 to 80 years old. 

NKCA Grading system

MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.

NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.

EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.

VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.

FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.

POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.