GERMAN ROBERT KLAAS BRANDS

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Thanks Frank
The shell puller is the one that i didn't think i could get.. Thanks again for your willingness to
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You´re welcome Tim! Just drop me a line when I can be of help with purchases from Germany. ::handshake::
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Here are three I like, the center is actually a Voss Cutlery Kissing Crane. I love the stag on the other congress.
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Your right, the stag on that congress is sweet!!
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All three of those are nice stags!!

Here's a whittler like the one slimpickins posted.....
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Very nice!
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Awesome German made knives that for some strange reason never show up here in Germany! ::hmm::
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Frank... quite a few of the ones i have posted i purchased from sellers in Germany.

Especially the harder to find ones.
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Beautiful knives on this thread! ::tu::

Can anyone please help me date this one...the only blade markings are the cranes, and I saw another one on this thread with similar stamps. I also saw another similar one on ebay a while ago and it was a Robt Klaas Prussia, so that's what I always thought this one was. Regardless, it's a purdy knife and it's well built. cheers
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basser5 wrote:Frank... quite a few of the ones i have posted i purchased from sellers in Germany.

Especially the harder to find ones.
I suppose I have got to keep my eyes peeled for beauties! ::hmm::
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Lawrence wrote:Beautiful knives on this thread! ::tu::

Can anyone please help me date this one...the only blade markings are the cranes, and I saw another one on this thread with similar stamps. I also saw another similar one on ebay a while ago and it was a Robt Klaas Prussia, so that's what I always thought this one was. Regardless, it's a purdy knife and it's well built. cheers

That is a beautiful old Klaas. It is a Crane brand. The stamp was first used in 1913.
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Thanks Basser, much appreciated, it's hard to find information on these old beauties. ::tu::
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Before I got Basser's comment, I sent Robert Klaas in Germany a message with a picture of my knife. It took a while, but here is their response...

First I have to apologize for our late reply.
Yes, you are the owner of an original Klaas pocket knife.
We estimate the age of the knife of approx 80 years. The marking of the storks has been changed in the course of the decades.
It is not possible to tell you an exact construction year because the knives were made over a longer period. Keep the knife in good condition!
Mit freundlichen Grüßen aus der Klingenstadt Solingen
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Guido Schiesen

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A few more..............
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Awesome knives Tim
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Thank you Gino ::handshake::
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Basser, those are really beautiful knives...I'm really growing to love this brand more and more each day ::tu::

I picked this one up the other day at a pawn shop. I asked if they had any old pocket knives and the owner said no...but he had this. I almost couldn't contain myself when he pulled it out. Any idea how old this one would be? This knife is in great shape, fantastic snap and full blades, very well made.
cheers
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Lawrence she is a 1960-71 and what a beautiful knife!!!
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Nice, like the horn handles!
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Thanks Basser and MB...I'm really happy with this one. I think I'll show it off on New Year's Eve with my bottle opening prowess :mrgreen:
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A couple more patterns........
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basser5 wrote:A couple more patterns........
Good looking examples and I had not seen that camper model before, do you know when it dates to?
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Mason wrote:
basser5 wrote:A couple more patterns........
Good looking examples and I had not seen that camper model before, do you know when it dates to?
Hi Mason,
I apologize for not getting back to you sooner.
It is a 1960-71.
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basser5 wrote:
Mason wrote:
basser5 wrote:A couple more patterns........
Good looking examples and I had not seen that camper model before, do you know when it dates to?
Hi Mason,
I apologize for not getting back to you sooner.
It is a 1960-71.
Thanks for the date information.
Here is a pretty uncommon 8 blade camper model.
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