i'm not sure, but this looks like a butter pat knife. it's only 5.75 inces long and has a flared knife end. it looks like solid sterling, but it's unmarked, so probably not. A friend has a whole box of them which he will bring over to sell me later. but i'd like to know what they are first. the blade has 'INDIA' inscribed on it. any help appreciated - sooner the better!