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Comment by Mike Bryant on December 12, 2015 at 19:47

Wow thanks John, you provided much more than I ever imagined I would find out.  I had NO idea that Rohrer's was a  Beer Distributor in Pa.  Thanks so much for the research info.   5 Stars + *****  for you Outstanding info.

In Memoriam Comment by John McCain on December 11, 2015 at 19:16

Mike- A little more info on your knife-Your knife was made by Alcas Cutlery of Olean, New York.The company was started in 1948 by Alcoa Aluminum and W.R. Case & Sons. This joint venture was originated to manufacture high quality cutlery as a companion to Alcoa's cookware line.Actual production began in early 1949. In 1951, they began using the trademark "Cutco". In the mid 1960's Alcas began to manufacture folding knives on a small scale. These were made with private labeling, & some with the"Alcas" mark. In 1972,Alcoa bought out the W.R. Case interest.In 1976 ,Alcas purchased the "Kabar" trademark.The firm is still in business.The Rohrer knife was a limited edition exclusive to  Rohrer's Distributors, Inc which I believe was a beer distributor in New Castle,PA. Not sure how many were made, but I haven't found one with a serial # above 500.There is a customer service number for Cutco where they might provide further information-

1 (800) 828-0448

Comment by Mike Bryant on December 11, 2015 at 16:38

Thanks John, Jan.  I had seen the paper work on the internet but ALAS it did not have it when I got it.  I will  copy the picture to my knives folder and possibly print a copy to include with the knife for future owner.  I will also copy your info to go along with the info obtained by John  :-) 

In Memoriam Comment by John McCain on November 12, 2015 at 17:44

Rohrer's was indeed a company in  New Castle, Pa. I haven't found much about them or their time span of business, bit did find this little tidbit that originally came with your knife-

Comment by Jan Carter on November 12, 2015 at 13:38

I did find this online

L Rohrer Gun Store is a Pennsylvania Domestic Fictitious Name filed on August 10, 1953. The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 2441618. The company's principal address is 21 S Mill St, New Castle, PA 16101-0. The company has 2 principals on record. The principals are Joseph A Lawler Etal and Raymond E. Simkins.

Comment by Jan Carter on November 12, 2015 at 13:24

I have a message into Steve P with Colonial, maybe he or someone else in the family will remember the company

Comment by Mike Bryant on November 2, 2015 at 21:28

Does anyone know anything about a business named ROHRER'S  that was or is in New Castle PA.?