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I liberated the blade from the rotted scales and gave it a good cleaning. The lettering, even though it looks etched, is actually stamped. Would that date it any earlier?

By regrind do you mean this was once a near wedge that was hollow ground? Would this have been done at the factory or by someone in the aftermarket?

It is not easy to see in the pictures but there are some uneven grinding marks on the stabilizer. There is also a tiny shoulder on the heel and different grind angle that looks like the heel was...

Got this at a local antique store for $20. The scales are shot but the steel is in good shape. It only has Sheffield on the blade so I believe it is pre 1890. Does the lack of any other markings...