"Emperor Model 815,1980"
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G'Day From Australia
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Hibar Nov 23, 2021. 3 Replies 1 Like
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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"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…"
"Back to the Jagdnicker 3589, here are the correct two images"
"A new addition to the collection
Four Star 280-745, Buffalo Bone scales, 2008"
"Two Sportmessers, Dates unknown"
"A Nice Scout Knife, Possibly Model 9102, Date unknown"
"Jagdnicker Model 3589, 1987
This is the larger of the Jagdnickers"
"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…"
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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…"
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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…"
"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…"
"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…"
"More info. Most had "Genuine Pumaster Steel Germany" as opposed to "Pumaster Steel"."
"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…"
"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…"
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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.
- At 12:40 on November 16, 2021,
Jan Carter said…
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