Interesting Locking Mechanism

[RobesonsRme.com]

I have seen two or three knives with this construction/locking mechanism over the years.

Two of them were advertising the same company. This is the first one I've seen like this.

I think the locking mechanism is interesting. When the blade is closed, the locking bar covers the blade. When the blade is open, lay the bar back into the frame and gripping the frame effectively locks the blade open.

They do not appear to be all that well made.

Every example I've seen had celluloid handles. If I ever see one with bone or stag, I'd be tempted to buy it. But, I doubt they made one like that.

Charlie Noyes

[basser5]

Did you win this one Charlie? I thought about bidding on it but didn't.


Tim

[RobesonsRme.com]

No. It's still an active auction. I just didn't provide a link.

I'm not bidding. Just thought the construction was neat.

Charlie

[Iron Hoarder]

Interesting. Looks to be pre WWII German.

[wlf]

I'd buy it if it didn't cost much.Marked in a similar way to that French pruner Dimitri identified as Government issue.

I wonder if it is also a government issue of some kind.

[RobesonsRme.com]

WLF, I think D.R.G.M. indicates the knife is patented.
Charlie

[wlf]

Thanks Charlie,you're completely right.I finally thought to Google.Here's the official,or at least it sounds that way,definition.

"The D.R.G.M. signifies "Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster" and is a design or use patent somewhat similar a "Registered" mark that provides an initial three years protection extendable for another three years to six maximum. D.R.G.M. registration was introduced and were first issued starting in 1891. However, if you are dating items you should hold in mind that even during Allied occupation up until 1949, registration procedures remained untouched and still used the D.R.G.M. registration documents, which of course explains why D.R.G.M. marks can be found on products actually manufactured up until 1952 as the registration itself was valid for three years. As from the end of October 1952, all registrations were definately marked with 'Deutsches Bundesgebrauchsmuster' (D.B.G.M.) or simply with 'Gebrauchsmuster' or 'Gebrauchsmusterschutz'."

[royal0014]

Looks like a swinging or swiveling backspring. Interesting and simple

[basser5]

I am surprised that being so unique it didn't bring more.
Then again i don't think that ending an auction in the morning is a good idea.

Tim
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141052034702?ss ... 1438.l2649