My knife marked GOMPH has the same handle and ferrule as the HG GOMPH knife. The Gomph knife has been sharpened down and is only 2.75” point to point. I love that little knife.
I have some round knives stamped HG GOMPH ALBANY NY and others just marked GOMPH. What dictated how they were marked? Is there a vintage associated with the different markings?
I always stamp first on the side with the shortest length. On a round corner that is the inside radius. The stamp on the outside will split the difference.
Sometimes you have to tap down the seam with your cobblers hammer. I always do this with machine stitches and hand sewing. This will smooth the surface and close the holes.