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Kissing Cranes

Hey, Kissing Crane, collectors, let's see your Cranes. This is a German Knife company that made great knives. I will try post some of it's history, and more photo's of the fine knives this German Knife company produced. Any help from our members, will be greatly appreciated.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 14, 2013 at 17:54

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.

Permalink Reply by Chuck Parham on July 15, 2013 at 4:16

My KK Stockman in Red jigged bone along with their tang stamp.

Permalink Reply by Chuck Parham on July 15, 2013 at 4:28

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?

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 15, 2013 at 9:35

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?

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on July 16, 2013 at 16:14

Nice Stockman Chuck!

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 16, 2013 at 17:13

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.

Permalink Reply by Billy Oneale on July 16, 2013 at 20:57

Here are a couple of the German made Cranes that I have.A trapper and his cousin, the Copperhead. I think these are the only 2 German Kissing Cranes that I have, but even the Chinese made ones were built good.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on July 16, 2013 at 23:58

I like those Billy! Wish I kept my Kissing Chickens I had from the 70's and 80's.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 17, 2013 at 9:28

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#@%^&*

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on October 18, 2013 at 18:07