Friedmann & Lauterjung

galvanic1882 · Post by **galvanic1882** » Sun Jul 18, 2010 4:23 pm

Does anyone know if the old firm Friedmann & Lauterjung became or had anything to do with Lauterjung & Sohn, who imports Puma knives??? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks Mike

Owd Wullie · Post by **Owd Wullie** » Sun Jul 18, 2010 5:17 pm

FRIEDMAN (FRIEDMANN) & LAUTERJUNG
New York, New York
In business in 1892
“Electric” Razor Trademark ELECTRIC
Used by Friedman & Lauterjung, New York City ca. 1873-1890. Moved to Newark,
New Jersey from ca 1890-1910. Moved to Walden, New York ca. 1910-1920

http://www.taylors1000.com/manufacturer ... _all.htm#F

Then you have,

The next generation, Eugen Lauterjung (1883-1969) and Franz Lauterjung (1888-1976), entered the company after the First World War. They were the first members of the family to be "Just" businessmen. Under their influence, the sales emphasis turned increasingly to export, making considerable increases in production necessary. The two directors adopted various measures in order to cope effectively with this demand. A large building was erected, which still serves as the main factory building even today. From then on the PUMA-WERK in Solingen had two places of production. Both were equipped with efficient machines to provide the necessary assistance for those processes carried out by hand in order to cope with the increasing production of fine cutlery. Apart from that, the company abandoned the then still common practice of home labour in the cottages of the surrounding district and changed the whole production to craftsmen within their own factory. This move was a sensation at the time in Solingen. The transition to a more progressive method of working immediately showed in an improvement in quality. It was now possible to control all stages of production directly within the factory.

http://www.pumaknifeman.com/PumaKnifeStory.html

After beating google up for 30 or so minutes, it's hard to say for sure, but I bet there was some interaction.

galvanic1882 · Post by **galvanic1882** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:58 am

Thanks for the help on this one!!!

Mike

knifegirl888 · Post by **knifegirl888** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:21 pm

Hello...

Our Friedmann & Lauterjung knife is a favorite of ours, even with the scale issues. The second knife is marked Lauterjung & Co. Solingen and I was wondering about the possible connection also? Did you find out any more info?

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:29 pm

Two great looking knives knifegirl.

s-k

knifegirl888 · Post by **knifegirl888** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:47 pm

Thanks, SK.

knifegirl888 · Post by **knifegirl888** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:02 pm

We just bought this Friedmann & Lauterjung in a junker batch.. It's not the greatest condition, but it is hard to find a F & L in any shape, so I am happy with it!

I am still trying to figure out the handle material? One side is much darker than the other, but it doesn't appear to be fooled with, IMO.

galvanic1882 · Post by **galvanic1882** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:12 pm

I would think ivory but not sure, maybe bone but I know they used ivory on the smaller knives!! Great looking piece.

knifegirl888 · Post by **knifegirl888** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:28 pm

Thanks, Mike.

Ivory is kind of what I suspect? I actually have a couple ivory knives that are darker on one side than the other. My ivory knives seem to have a wide arrange of colors. Some are ivory white, while others look quite yellow or orange. I just haven't had one that is a "brown" as this one. Here is an Electric that has two different colors of ivory.

I love the old Friedmann & Lauterjung's. I always think about how if JBF wasn't in the cutlery business, Case knives might never have existed.

galvanic1882 · Post by **galvanic1882** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:57 pm

I am with you on that about Case I mean, but we need to be careful because the Case Collectors typically think that the Case's are all that!!!!

Yes ivory ages differently for sure that is one thing I love about it!!

knifegirl888 · Post by **knifegirl888** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:27 pm

No disrespect intended at all to Case collectors. I love Case knives myself. But, history is history. Really, from what I have read, it was the Case women that married well & I am sure it opened many doors for the brothers. Theresa married JBF. Emma married John Brown. Debbie Case married H.N. Platts. Mary Theresa married Herbert Crandall. Those are the ones off the top of my head..

The old saying goes, behind every good man is a good woman!

galvanic1882 · Post by **galvanic1882** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:29 pm

I always heard it as behind every succesful man is an exhausted woman!!!

knifegirl888 · Post by **knifegirl888** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:41 pm

galvanic1882 wrote:I always heard it as behind every succesful man is an exhausted woman!!!

Ain't that the truth!

whitebuffalo58 · Post by **whitebuffalo58** » Wed May 09, 2012 10:59 pm

I've had this knife in my collection for years. It came from an estate sale. Back then I didn't study knives, I just aquired/collected/accumulated them. I've been going through some of my earlier aquisitions and came across this one. My research shows it being a trademark of Friedmann & Lauterjung. But the only other info is that they were contract built. Thought i'd have you guys (and/or gals) take a look and see what else I can find out.
It's tang stamped Electric Cut. Co.-Newark N.J. It has brass liners and pins with iron bolsters. As you can see it's not real fancy, but it's slim, very pocket friendly and built like a tank. The snap is amazing with an excellent halfstop. I think the handles are either rosewood or ebony. The fit and finish are very good, but it does have what I would consider normal wear. It's right at 3-3/4" long.
Any thoughts or info?

Thanks,

WB

knifegirl888 · Post by **knifegirl888** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:08 am

Another Lewisburg show find... a Friedmann & Lauterjung Pearl Whittler.

basser5 · Post by **basser5** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 6:04 pm

knifegirl888 wrote:Hello...

Our Friedmann & Lauterjung knife is a favorite of ours, even with the scale issues. The second knife is marked Lauterjung & Co. Solingen and I was wondering about the possible connection also? Did you find out any more info?

Lauterjung & Co. Solingen
Founded in 1873.
Brand names..Tigermarke,Tiger,Tiger messer, Cervo.
Registered May 10th 1900 by Gebr Lauterjung
Makers of knives, scissors,shears and razors.
During the Third Reich the firm produced many daggers.

Tim

knifegirl888 · Post by **knifegirl888** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:53 pm

Tim,

Thanks for the info!

Kathy

utahbound · Post by **utahbound** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:09 pm

Hello,

Nice to see all the Friedmann & Lauterjung knives.

I only have one and it's a bit rough around the edges, but I like it.
It's a whittler that's just over 3 5/8" long with a broken pen blade.

The springs are not split, but are tapered.

If you like F&L history, you may enjoy a short article I recently
published on the JBF Champlin web page.

Derek

knifegirl888 · Post by **knifegirl888** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:33 am

I have posted these before but these quill knives belong here also.

galvanic1882 · Post by **galvanic1882** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 8:04 pm

I could not find a thread for F&L knives which is odd because I thought I had started one awhile ago but anyway here is my latest one. The carved pearl is great and shaped like a fish no less!!

dcgm4 · Post by **dcgm4** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 8:21 pm

Whoa. Mike, that is gorgeous! Spectacular find!

peanut740 · Post by **peanut740** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:45 pm

Mike that is COOL!

edgy46 · Post by **edgy46** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:53 pm

WOW
Verrry nice , congratulations

galvanic1882 · Post by **galvanic1882** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 10:09 pm

Thanks Guys, this one is a real beauty

btrwtr · Post by **btrwtr** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 10:25 pm

WOW!!! What and exceptional little knife.

Wayne

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