Solingen pocket knife with KKK

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Re: Solingen pocket knife with KKK

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About 15 years ago I had a chance to buy an authentic 1930`s era pocket knife with clear celluloid handles. Under the handles were KKK code, on one side it asked if you were a KKK member. The idea was the owner would set the knife down on a table if you were having coffee etc. in a public place. If you turned the knife over without saying anything, you were a member. The other side in code said I am a KKK member.

I believe the knife was made by either G.R.C. or Novelty Cut. Co. the dealer was asking too much for it, and I don`t like celluloid, so I passed on buying it.

Never seen another one quite like it, probably shoulda bought it :lol:
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Re: Solingen pocket knife with KKK

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is this knife still for sale?
best regards,
Rene

birddogonyx wrote:I have recently come across this knife, and am interested in selling, but I have no idea of it's value. I understand that ebay is not possible due to the offensive nature of the knife, so I am wondering where I may sell it as well.
Thanks for any help.
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Re: Solingen pocket knife with KKK

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poelten wrote:is this knife still for sale?
best regards,
Rene

birddogonyx wrote:I have recently come across this knife, and am interested in selling, but I have no idea of it's value. I understand that ebay is not possible due to the offensive nature of the knife, so I am wondering where I may sell it as well.
Thanks for any help.
Sorry. Sold.
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Re: Solingen pocket knife with KKK

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Anyone have info on this knife? Looks like the text was simply put on after the knife was made. I’m sure they did this to many knives.

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Re: Solingen pocket knife with KKK

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Also, not interested in keeping this (it was inherited) so looking to sell.
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Re: Solingen pocket knife with KKK

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I don’t recognize the shield.

German made, though.

And the etch could have been done at the factory or aftermarket.

No idea on value.

I used to have an application for membership in that organization.

It was given to my paternal grandfather at work.

He never filled it out nor return it.

It was bizarre and the penalties suggested for violating the code of the order were severe.

I had it framed, along with about a dozen Hot Rod Magazine centerfolds, but that all disappeared sometime while I was in Service.

I suspect Mom cleaned house.

And no, I have no respect or admiration for anything or anyone ever associated with them.
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Re: Solingen pocket knife with KKK

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Thanks for sharing that. Looks etched aftermarket. Honestly, a really nice Solingen folder otherwise.
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