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Michael, I'm not sure. I hope one of our experts on this subject, could help us out. I bought some of the China made knives and they are well made, for the price they ask. The "Vintage Kissing Crane" on Ebay is where I have been shopping for the German knives.
I tried doing research but it's proving somewhat difficult to find out much or to get confirming information from other sources. From what I am have been able to find the folders are all made in China while the fixed blades are made in Germany. But some sources are saying everything is made in China.The original KK's from Klaas are bringing higher prices as I thought they would when I bought my few pieces. I also keep an eye out for them on eBay and sales I go to.
Michael D. said:
Thanks Robert for the explanation of what happened to Kissing Crane. I knew something changed, now I know. Are any pieces still made in Germany or has all that been shut down?
Chuck, that's a good looking Stockman you have there. Steve Hanner, would probably love it. Miss Sue, might have some history on Kissing Cranes in the Bladesmith Babes, group. I know some knives are being made in Italy, I'm not sure which ones, though.
I was also wondering about, their ownership. Have they been bought out by a Cutlery giant or do they still own themselves?
Nice Stockman Chuck!
Miss Sue, has a lot of info about Kissing Crane knives in the Bladesmith Babes Group. She has a history on page 10, and a little more on page 12. Ya'll check it out. I can't find my camera, so I can't post pictures right now.
I like those Billy! Wish I kept my Kissing Chickens I had from the 70's and 80's.
Yea Billy, those are nice. I've only seen a few of those from China and they are built as good as Rough Riders. They might come from the same factory. If anyone has some from China, lets get a look at those too. I'm still looking for my camera.....XXX#@%^&*
Yes, Robert, that is just like mine, only in better shape, I really like that knife - I am going to carry it tomorrow.
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