Graef & Schmidt Congress knife 1881-1952

[raincrowe]

I would like to feature another small 3 Inch... 4-bladed Congress knife... stamped on all blades front (Graef & Schmidt) back (Germany)
This knife handles look's to be made of tortoise shell... the liners are milled...this knife is in near mint condition...never sharpened
I don't really know the age of the knife but I believe it was made early possibly 100 plus years...
I would like to know more about the knife maybe see some others!!
Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings...page 112...Gives a great history of this knife company
They were instrumental in promoting other knife companies for instance J.A. Henckels a major knife company!!
There are other Schmidt knife companies... Example... Schmidt & Ziegler.. not sure if any connection
Any and all information welcome!!

[New_Windsor_NY]

I.....

Just a basic search of the AAPK site.

[raincrowe]

Thanks for the information!! Very nice reading and pictures...I figured there was a lot of data and knife pictures out there according to the years
that the company was in business

[raincrowe]

Awwww....I got to thinking and I have another knife posted earlier... Schmidt & Peters.. New York... Von Cleff and company on the back (1875-1900)
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[doglegg]

raincrow, rhat is a fabulous old knife in great condition. Glad you have and appreciate it.

[raincrowe]

Thank you... the knife is in excellent condition for it's age..