"Have a cigar"(cutter) or...put that in your pipe and smoke it!

mrwatch · Post by **mrwatch** » Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:43 pm

only say's stainless steel. possibly Italy?

Old Folder · Post by **Old Folder** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:46 pm

This cutter states "National Cigar Stands" - "Black & White 5¢ Cigar" No mfg. name.

I opened the blade of the below cigar cutter and realized it was made by Miller Bros. Meriden Ct. C-1872-1926. Having obtained this many years ago I do not remember ever inspecting the blade for markings before today. Further investigation of the apparent Gold Bail I noticed the #9. (Bottom picture below) I assume it to be 9K gold to include the free rolling clasp.
The leather end piece that connected to the gentleman's belt or button buckle is somewhat hard now, but understandable after 100 plus years old.
The clasp & bail is something you will find on fine jewelry, which Miller Bros. products demanded.

Perhaps one of the most important facts you should take note of is that while an 18K alloy is considered gold, this is not always the case with a 9K alloy, depending on the country it is sold in.
For example, in the United States, 9-karat jewelry cannot be sold as gold. In order for an alloy to be considered gold in the U.S., it has to have a purity level of at least 10 karats.

outkast · Post by **outkast** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 4:42 pm

and the Henckels collection continues to grow

Miller Bro's · Post by **Miller Bro's** » Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:35 pm

Wow, those double ended large ones are neat! How long are they?

outkast · Post by **outkast** » Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:03 pm

The large ones are little over 8".

outkast · Post by **outkast** » Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:42 am

Growing more all Henckels here and have 3 more doubles in the mail

knife7knut · Post by **knife7knut** » Sat Oct 13, 2018 6:18 pm

Fantastic collection outkast! Thanks for posting them.

jerryd6818 · Post by **jerryd6818** » Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:35 pm

Way to stick to the theme. That's a great collection.

knife7knut · Post by **knife7knut** » Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:49 pm

New acquisition today. Cigar cutter marked,"Pat.Appld.for. Kut-No-Chek Co." NY and on the bail, "Bates & B".Blade holder is gold plated;not sure about the rest of the knife. $2 on the last day of the flea market (for the season)across the street.