Ahrems good line

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Henryaus
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Ahrems good line

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Gday
Can anyone tell me anything about this knife? Was my fathers , so im guessing pre 1958 in Australia.? On the main blade is etched, premium stock knife. I cant find any info on it. All that comes up with a search of ahrems good line germany is tools from 1930s.
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Not a brand I am familiar with but Goins says: Ernst G. Ahrens, 1910-1930, Solingen Germany is stamped on the back of the tang.
Wish I could tell you more.

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Your knife is a Wilhelm Wagner, a knife manufacturer in Solingen Germany that began in 1876 and closed i believe some time in about 1960's. They made top notch knives. Yours is a pattern known as a "Stockman". Likely it is about 4" closed. Excellent older knife !
Ernst G. Ahrens is a merchant name, possibly a hardware store or tool wholesaler, not a manufacturer. Many knives have merchant markings rather than the name of manufacturer. It is the round shield with 2 "W"'s that ID the knife as a W. Wagner. I have the same knife but in unused condition.
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Makes sense now that all i could find was an old list for tools in Australia in 1930 for that name. Thanks for your help guys!
I also have several old bokers, one of which has a broken back spring on main blade and the delrin scales are buggered. I made a new back spring but think i might be a mm or two out. Id like to have it fixed professionally but am having no luck here in Aus. Anyone have any suggestions? I know it will probably cost more than the knife is worth but it has sentimental value.
Thanks again
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Hi Henryaus. Welcome to AAPK. You might try perusing the knife repair forum here on AAPK and see some of the work done by the numerous great knife mechanics and customizers who frequent this forum. I've provided a link to the forum below.

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Thanks mate. Ill give it a shot there. ::tu::
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