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G'Day From Australia

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Hibar Nov 23, 2021. 3 Replies

My name is Vinnie (well actually Vincent lol but I was only ever called that when I was seriously in trouble as a kid)I was born in Ireland but grew up in the Aussie bush, served in Viet Nam and when…Continue

 

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Vinnie replied to Jan Carter's discussion PUMA Collectors in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"Emperor Model 815,1980"
Jul 22, 2023
Vinnie replied to Jan Carter's discussion PUMA Collectors in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"I posted this knife here some time ago. Trail Guide, 3582, 1980, Wood Scales, and commented at the time that it was unusual to see one with wood scales. Well that's proved to be the under statement of the year........ Before I go any further…"
Jul 16, 2023
Vinnie replied to Jan Carter's discussion PUMA Collectors in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"Back to the Jagdnicker 3589, here are the correct two images"
Jul 16, 2023
Vinnie replied to Jan Carter's discussion PUMA Collectors in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
Jul 16, 2023
Vinnie replied to Jan Carter's discussion PUMA Collectors in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"A new addition to the collection Four Star 280-745, Buffalo Bone scales, 2008"
Jul 16, 2023
Vinnie replied to Jan Carter's discussion PUMA Collectors in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"Two Sportmessers, Dates unknown"
Jul 16, 2023
Vinnie replied to Jan Carter's discussion PUMA Collectors in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"A Nice Scout Knife, Possibly Model 9102, Date unknown"
Jul 16, 2023
Vinnie replied to Jan Carter's discussion PUMA Collectors in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"Jagdnicker Model 3589, 1987 This is the larger of the Jagdnickers"
Jul 16, 2023
Vinnie replied to Jan Carter's discussion PUMA Collectors in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"Should anyone collect Puma (Solingen made that is) as an investment? Short answer is NO. Long answer is "Maybe", but you better know what you are buying and not presume that because it is a Solingen Made Puma that you can't lose and…"
Aug 18, 2022
Vinnie commented on John Richard West's photo
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"I should have added. The style of knife is usually described as a "Scout" or "Boy scout" knife (although that doesn't necessarily imply that it was specifically made with that intention) or sometimes a Sport Knife (as…"
Apr 18, 2022
Vinnie commented on John Richard West's photo
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"Ackermannchen. Not such a common older Solingen brand, all that I've seen are decorative. No idea what the handle is made of without physically handling it. Some made in Solingen, like this example. Some Heidelberg. Some Italy for Ackermannchen…"
Apr 17, 2022
Vinnie replied to Jamie Hudson's discussion Puma White Hunter
"This has been a great discussion for me so far and provoked more research. Despite having over 100 Puma knives, plus plenty of resources (Old Catalogues, Price Lists, Sales Brochures and Pamphlets etc) and having relied on info from other collectors…"
Mar 14, 2022
Vinnie replied to Jamie Hudson's discussion Puma White Hunter
"OK I queried this with Puma Solingen DRGM and later changed to DBGM (R = Reich as opposed to B=Bund) indicates a German Patent. I always thought that it was a "Standard" but there you go. Just another of those anomalies of older Puma…"
Mar 13, 2022
Vinnie replied to Jamie Hudson's discussion Puma White Hunter
"More info. Most had "Genuine Pumaster Steel Germany" as opposed to "Pumaster Steel"."
Mar 12, 2022
Vinnie replied to Jamie Hudson's discussion Puma White Hunter
"OK I knew I had this info somewhere. From Puma.De Solingen (Thanks Julia, Puma Solingen PR/Sales for the translation) The general production models of the White Hunter prior to late 1964 (as opposed to special commissions, limited runs etc) can be…"
Mar 12, 2022
Vinnie replied to Jamie Hudson's discussion Puma White Hunter
"Here's a link. The top left image is of the oldest model (unfortunately it is not mine) https://classicpumaknives.com/white-hunter-pre-64/ Puma didn't introduce the Control Number system (Date Code) until late 1964, so older than that…"
Mar 12, 2022

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How long have you collected knives?
46 to 50 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
Puma
About Me
Puma collector

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At 19:44 on November 16, 2021, J.J. Smith III said…

Welcome to iKC, Vinnie.

Good to have you here.

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