Charles Christie? Knife Company

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Steve K.
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Charles Christie? Knife Company

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I think I may have posted this here before but I'm looking for anyone that may have information for this knife maker:

THE CHAS. CHRIST?? Co.
PHILA PA

Thanks,
Steve
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Re: Charles Christie? Knife Company

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Not a manufacture. Many knives were not made by the name on the tang stamp. This was a retailer that had their name stamped on the knives. Very common in the Phili area due to it being a business hub. Nice example that I like for my own collection. Congrats. From the design and construction I am fairly certain it was made by one of hundreds of cutlery shops of Germany. Look at the bolsters it is a dead give away
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