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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 12, 2013 at 19:12

If you make a post in this mini group, I promise not to kiss you....lol

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on July 12, 2013 at 19:16

OK - remember - no kisses

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on July 12, 2013 at 19:16

I'll have another one later

Permalink Reply by Michael D. on July 12, 2013 at 21:18

You mentioned that it's a company "that made great knives!" They don't make "good knives" anymore? I heard the company's changed. A lot of stuff comes from Asia. Is that true? Do you know what's going on with the company lately - within the last year or so? I always remember them as well made German knives. They were the first German brand I obtained when I started collecting years ago. I haven't seen too many lately.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on July 13, 2013 at 7:38

Permalink Reply by Chuck Parham on July 13, 2013 at 16:47

This is one of mine made before Klaas and KK parted ways.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on July 13, 2013 at 17:23

As a guy I used to know MANY moons ago used to call them.......I always liked Kissing Chickens knives! I used to have quite a few Robert, but haven't had any for years. I'll enjoy seeing them here!

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 13, 2013 at 20:53

Michael, to answer your question, in my limited ability. Kissing Cranes were all made in Germany, from their start and until a few years ago. I guess under pressure from Asian Imports and before the age old company got into financial trouble, they moved their operations to two places. Their folders went to China and their fixed blades went to Italy. While not the same quality of the German knives, they are still a good deal for the much less money that's asked for them.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 13, 2013 at 20:54

I'll try post some pictures of some Cranes, Kissing if I can....Ha..Ha...

Permalink Reply by Chuck Parham on July 14, 2013 at 0:02

You also hear them called "smoochin' goose" by Tony on Knives Live.

Craig Henry said:

As a guy I used to know MANY moons ago used to call them.......I always liked Kissing Chickens knives! I used to have quite a few Robert, but haven't had any for years. I'll enjoy seeing them here!

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 14, 2013 at 10:36

I have a KC that's a Buffalo Skinner pattern fixed blade, I really like. It's a vintage knife that's still in great shape. I'd love to take it camping but I have decided it's to stay in the collection. I'll post a picture. Latter.

Permalink Reply by Michael D. on July 14, 2013 at 17:37

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?