German Made Switchblade & Gravity Knives

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Bob...that’s a sweety. ::tu:: ....what era is it....50's?
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Thanks guy's, its the one that got me started on switchblades... ::nod::

Johnnie I have tried for years to date this one and haven't had much luck. I have always thought the 50's but it could be earlier.
Puma bought Koller after WW2, don't know if they continued to make knives with the Koller mark or not. Koller made knives for
the German army before and durring the war, most were fixed blades and camper style pocket knives. The only other stamp I
have seen has a eagle below the name, but have not been able to determine a time date for either one.... ::shrug::
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I didn't realize Puma bought out Koller...thanks for the info. ::tu::
She's a beauty no matter what era....you’re a lucky Man to own it!! 8)
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Just Pick up an Anton Winger Jr Othello folding knife. I have not been able to find another one like it without the cross guard.
From what I have read its early post war WW1 ? Any information would be helpful.
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::welcome::

It would be a safe bet to say it was made between WWI & WWII.

It is not a switchblade knife but rather a folding hunting knife.
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Here is a back spring release Herder that needs some lovin........


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Tim...I like it. ::tu:: ..hows the action?
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It's sad Johnnie(missing the top half of the spring) ::teary_eyes::
I'm in the process of seeing if its worth fixing.


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Sure looks like it would be worth it. ::nod:: ...good luck. ::tu::
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Thanks Johnnie ::handshake::

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I like it to, love that release.... ::tu::

Hope you find someway to fix it...I believe its worth it.
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Nice knife ::drool:: ::tu::
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Too many to post pictures, but here's a link to get to the start of the German knives: http://www.autoknife.info/German_1.html
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Outstanding collection ::drool::

You have a salesman sample no less :shock:

I`m going to throw all my junk away tomorrow :wink: :lol:
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DITTO ! fix it ,,,,its a cool knife ::tu::
WelderBob wrote:I like it to, love that release.... ::tu::

Hope you find someway to fix it...I believe its worth it.
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basser5 wrote:It's sad Johnnie(missing the top half of the spring) ::teary_eyes::
I'm in the process of seeing if its worth fixing.


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well ya it's worth fixing...sturdy knife...
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Here's a crazy auto deseign made by Linder. It's 8" long with a 3 1/2" blade. It opens with a grand wack and locks up very solid. The crazy part about it is it has no saftey. I can't imagine why Linder would make a knife this nice without a safe carry position. When I bought it I never dreamed it would be made like this. Anyway check it out it is a nice knife.
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Wow ...that is different. I've seen similar patterns but the release button was more inset for safety.
Be careful with that puppy ::nod:: ...sure is a looker tho. ::tu::
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SOLD by Linder. Made in China.
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Here is my knarliest German switch.

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That is a gnarly one!! ::tu::
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Great stag Trevor ::tu:: ::tu::



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[quote="IMBand"]Here is my knarliest German switch.

::tu::
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Bill DeShivs wrote:SOLD by Linder. Made in China.
Well that explains it :oops: There's a sucker born every minute. I don't mind a company doing what they have to do to make money. I just don't think they should hide the fact that it's made in China :x Now that will be my last Linder because I won't want to chance it ::td::
Click on the link below and scroll down a few inches. A similar knife is being sold at High Desert for 5x more than my wife paid for ours. The grind is different and the button looks flush. I wonder where it was made? My guess would be China as well ::td::
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Hell...look at the new Kissing Cranes and Hen & Roosters. ::disgust::
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