Is something off with this Delica 4?

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Is something off with this Delica 4?

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I found a lot on eBay containing a Delica 4:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154419860338

It looks as if it's been put through the wringer, and I'm not sure I'd keep the other two knives very long. Though it doesn't seem like a counterfeit to me, something still seems off...but I can't quite put my finger on exactly what. Are my suspicions justified?
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It is one of the older saber grind blades. Most people these days are used to the FFG blades.
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Thanks for your reply, JR. The different grind was definitely throwing me off. I guess it could make a good carrier, but the price might be a bit high...
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Yes, it is a sabre ground model. They are still made. The price is not too bad, not great, but not too bad. A new one just like it will set you back $84.
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Thanks for the reply, Doc Dan. I'm still a little hesitant to trip the trigger on this lot, mainly because I don't see a whole lot of value in the other two (though I could be wrong) and I don't know if I'd want them.
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Yeah, the other two...not so much. The Delica is the star of that group.
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