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My brother found it in a box in his storage. It goes back years to a pack and move. It probably belonged to my father, who wasn't a professional chef, but he was a very knowledgeable hobbyist who knew a few professional chefs. I was told, growing up that he took classes from James Beard at one time. It almost looks like a broken steak knife, but the top of the blade is smooth and tapered. This is the original shape.

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    It's possible that it's not a culinary knife at all. If I saw that out of context, I'd assume that it was something for woodworking. – FuzzyChef Sep 21 '23 at 22:41

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It's possibly a fish scaler.

A google search for PAL RH22 turned up just one result, with a picture of the same knife [plus sheath] & only one answer as to what it is.
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_forum/viewtopic.php?t=19079

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  • Your link led me to this. R.M.L. fish knife.

    https://www.gunauction.com/buy/12457430/

    and

    https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-148258/antique-rml-trout-fish-filet-knife-tackle-box-knives.html For filleting small fish. Close enough.

     – userLTK Sep 22 '23 at 19:21