I have a Jowika
knife made in Ireland,...anyone know anything about this manufacturer?
Made in Ireland
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doublejkw1
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Re: Made in Ireland
Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.
As for your Jowika, the following is a copy of a post by AAPK member "ironmange" on July 15,2012 at -- http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... ka#p285647
I hope it helps answer your question.
In 1960, German firm Jowika opened a knife manufacturing plant in Listowel, Ireland. In 1978, Imperial acquired this factory and began producing some of its pocket kives there. During that period, Imperial was one of a group of knife companies all owned by Imperial Knife Associated Companies group which also included Colonial and Hammer.
In approximately 1985-88, Imperial Group restructured the corporation, ceased using the Imperial name alone, and began using the combined name Imperial-Schrade on all its knives.
As for your Jowika, the following is a copy of a post by AAPK member "ironmange" on July 15,2012 at -- http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... ka#p285647
I hope it helps answer your question.
In 1960, German firm Jowika opened a knife manufacturing plant in Listowel, Ireland. In 1978, Imperial acquired this factory and began producing some of its pocket kives there. During that period, Imperial was one of a group of knife companies all owned by Imperial Knife Associated Companies group which also included Colonial and Hammer.
In approximately 1985-88, Imperial Group restructured the corporation, ceased using the Imperial name alone, and began using the combined name Imperial-Schrade on all its knives.
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The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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doublejkw1
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Re: Made in Ireland
Thanks for the help!