Looking for the original manufacturer of these letter opener blades:
http://www.pennstateind.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PSI&Category_Code=LO
or blades similar to these.

The blades in the above URL are part of a 'kit'; we need only the
blade section. The blade is made of brass, gold-plated and has a male
stud (4mm thread) that screws into the handle. The quality is fairly
good, it is well polished and free of visual defects. The stud portion
does not have to be 4mm, just threaded.

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Request for Question Clarification by tar_heel_v-ga on 24 Jan 2003 09:07 PST

culturejam..

I have found two possible sources for your request.  However, one does
not have a photo of the blade, but the description is:
"LETTER OPENER BLADES 4-1/4" long blade is available with gold or
nickel silver plate and each comes with a matching shoulder. Just
drill a hole in your handle for the 1" long tang, insert and glue"

The other has a picture that looks very much like the blade, however
it is very small so I can't really tell.  I have emailed both
locations to ask them to look at the photo of the blade on the web
page you are referring to and see if their blades match.  I will let
you know when I hear from them.  You can see  the picture I was
working off of at:

http://www.lucidmatrix.com/uploads/comp.jpg

Look down the left-hand side, below the giant paper clip.  That blade
looks like the one you want.

-THV

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Clarification of Question by culturejam-ga on 24 Jan 2003 11:53 PST

I am not sure what needs to be clarified. Also, the URL:
http://www.lucidmatrix.com/uploads/comp.jpg
has not been accepting connections for the past 2 hours...

The tang needs to be threaded, and the source has to be the original
manufacturer, possibly in Taiwan.

Regards,
culturejam

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Clarification of Question by culturejam-ga on 03 Feb 2003 18:20 PST

Any updates?

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Request for Question Clarification by tar_heel_v-ga on 03 Feb 2003 19:05 PST

culturejam..

I, unfortunately, have been unable to locate any other resources for
your needs.  Hopefully, another researcher will have better luck.

Regards,

-THV

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Clarification of Question by culturejam-ga on 04 Feb 2003 12:58 PST

We need more sources for the blades, and pricing information if it's
avaliable.  If more compensation is needed we can work something out.
Mainly interested in comparing different sources. Thank you.

I received an email from one of the suppliers.  I had directed him
towards the website you referred and he said his blades are similar,
but he wasn't 100% sure.  The gold plated blades are $1.00 each and he
will send you a sample.  This is the one that is pictured at
http://www.lucidmatrix.com/uploads/comp.jpg

If you would like this information and it will suffice as an answer,
let me know.

-THV

Is it possible to find 4-5 manufacturers of this item? And is it
possible to ensure that they have a product with a threaded tang?

Regards,
culturejam