German Okapi cheapo
- Capt. Farrel
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German Okapi cheapo
Just out of curiosity I bought this all metal Okapi for a mere four Euros. The stamp on the balde still says "Made in Germany" and it is supposed to be made in the 1970ies (NOS).
Well, what can I say? It´s a mess!
Well, what can I say? It´s a mess!
Frank
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- Capt. Farrel
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Re: German Okapi cheapo
Found another one! Again it´s "Made in Germany" so I assume it´s from the seventies. The condition makes it definitely new old stock.
It´s a cheapo nevertheless...
It´s a cheapo nevertheless...
Frank
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- jerryd6818
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Re: German Okapi cheapo
They're all cheapies. I'm glad I saw those. I was under the impression this pattern was the only one they made. This one is of course, after they moved to South Africa.
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Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Re: German Okapi cheapo
Those Okapis are new to me too Jerry. I guess I´ll have to get myself one of those south african ones too to complete the collection...
Frank
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Re: German Okapi cheapo
After quite a while I stumbled over this german made Okapi. I suppose this is their best known version which was build in South Africa after they closed their door in Solingen in 1987. This knife has the "Made in Germany" stamp and the handle is made from Okapis compressed wood, whis was another branch of their business.
It seems that I become a little obsessed with this little cheapos.......
It seems that I become a little obsessed with this little cheapos.......
Frank
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- jerryd6818
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Re: German Okapi cheapo
No lock on the blade Skipper?
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Re: German Okapi cheapo
No Jerry, this one is a slip joint. It looks original to me as well....
Frank
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Re: German Okapi cheapo
Oh Lordy, I can´t stop! I even went out of my way pricewise when I saw this fake switch blade. The other one is the classic version which I´ve got cheap again. It´s condition leaves a lot to be desired though. A while ago a large lot of rusty NOS Okapis was on sale on the German Ebay and I suppose it´s one of them.
Ok, I swear I will stick to the "Made in Germany" ones....
Ok, I swear I will stick to the "Made in Germany" ones....
Frank
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Re: German Okapi cheapo
That`s kind of neatCapt. Farrel wrote: I even went out of my way price wise when I saw this fake switch blade.
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