I estimate there's an ounce of silver in each handle. Handles have many small nicks from previous use, normal wear for an antique silver item.
6 Alvin Maryland Sterling Handled Knives 8 ¾ Good Blades. They are marked very faintly on the sides. PLEASE SEE OUR STORE FOR MORE SILVER, ANTIQUES, JEWELRY, AND COLLECTIBLES! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.