Railsplitters post about the Union Cutlery Knife he is looking to purchase sparked me to ask about this old knife I have.
I believe the tang stamp reads UNION KNIFE WORKS GERMANY. Levine's Guide does show a Union Knife Works but it is a USA company in NY. Is it possible they imported also?
Please take a look at the tang stamp and see if you can make out the first word. I see UNION but you might see something different.
PS....I might have asked about this before but if I did, it might have been long ago. I really can't remember.
Thanks......Bruno
Need help with this tang stamp - XXXXX KNIFE WORKS GERMANY
Need help with this tang stamp - XXXXX KNIFE WORKS GERMANY
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Re: Need help with this tang stamp - XXXXX KNIFE WORKS GERMANY
It does look like UNION but the only letter I can make out with reasonable certainty is the N at the end.
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Re: Need help with this tang stamp - XXXXX KNIFE WORKS GERMANY
Neat flush & square joint. BRL says this type of joint was first used in Germany.
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Dixon? It's in the book.
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Re: Need help with this tang stamp - XXXXX KNIFE WORKS GERMANY
Hey Bob....you might be right about Dixon. I have a knife home with a Dixon tang stamp and I'll check it when I get home.just bob wrote:Dixon? It's in the book.
I'll let you know if you're correct.
Bruno
Just checked the other Dixon knife. It's Dixon "Cutlery" not "Knife Works".
Bob....which book did you see Dixon and was it Cutlery or Knife Works?
Levine's only shows Dixon Cutlery.
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Re: Need help with this tang stamp - XXXXX KNIFE WORKS GERMANY
I was just trying to read the name on the blade. I don't know how the company is listed. My little book just shows Dixon / Germany. No other info is given.
“The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.” (Paulo Coelho)
Men make plans and God laughs
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt.
Men make plans and God laughs
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt.
Re: Need help with this tang stamp - XXXXX KNIFE WORKS GERMANY
My guess is UNION