MOD. DEP. = MODELE DEPOSE, which I believe is French for "registered model", something maybe akin to "patent pending".Perhaps one of our French or French-speaking members can shed further light on it.
Another one with the same tang(Image removed from quote.)
A great SAK, what model is it?
It's an old Adventurer (BSA)
Is this a product of the late 1980s?
Probably.Did you've mentioned, that back-side Phillips has can-opener?
FWIW, I purchased this Hunter new around 1988. (Image removed from quote.)
This SAK is cool. :like:Can you show the complete picture?thank you.
Gladly. Not a great photo, but a great knife. It was favored outdoor/camping knife for a few years. It offers a lot of capability in a relatively thin package. (Image removed from quote.)
I checked my early 80's Alpineer and was pleased to see that it has the Mod Dep tang stamp too. What I think is really interesting about these early 111 mm models is how cheaply stamped the shield and cross logo is. It looks like it would last about a week in your pocket. (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
For sure. My recommendation is that you look for an Alpineer. They aren't that expensive yet. I wouldn't be surprised if you could find one, with a little patience, for 40 bucks or so.