Robert Klaas Kissing Crane Kinife

XxBubbaXx · Post by **XxBubbaXx** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:22 am

Hey guys, I recently purchased - with the intent to re-sell - a 170th Anniversary Kissing Crane Bowie Knife at an auction run by a friend of mine. The COA was not available and I need to know if anyone might know what process is available to me to obtain a replacement COA. I have searched and as yet have been unable to find a web site for Robt. Klaas Cutlery. Any ideas? I am pretty certain this is indeed one of the 600 produced because I was guaranteed by the auction company that it was authentic but i sure would like to have the COA.
I have heard that there are some counterfeits of this knife out there, anyone know what to look for in a counterfiet?

XxBubbaXx · Post by **XxBubbaXx** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:58 am

man you guys sure do sleep late!

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 3:30 pm

XxBubbaXx wrote:man you guys sure do sleep late!

No, just go to bed late & get up several times in the night.

I know nothing about your knife. Guess you will have to wait for someone who knows. I just wanted you to know you weren't being overlooked.......

Dale

XxBubbaXx · Post by **XxBubbaXx** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:42 pm

LOL, Thanks

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:33 pm

OK...

Can you read German? I'm sorry that I can't...

Bottom of the page...

http://www.roedter-messer.de/klaas.htm

I know...I know...but it's all I had.

Bill

XxBubbaXx · Post by **XxBubbaXx** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:14 pm

LOL, Nein!
Maybe I can find a translator
Thanks

XxBubbaXx · Post by **XxBubbaXx** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 5:44 pm

So can I assume by the lack of a response that no one know or is this item not worthy of a response?

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 5:48 pm

Sorry XxbubbaXx. I don't know anything about it

. Good luck

s-k

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 5:50 pm

bubba, you can assume anything. 88 people have looked at this question. i think as a whole our members give all they know trying to help id knives. if there are not many responces, it simply means we don't have the answer to your questions. good luck with your sale.

XxBubbaXx · Post by **XxBubbaXx** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 5:59 pm

That last sentence sounded like sarcasm, i see that now, it wasn't meant to be that way, i simply meant might the item be inferior and not worthy of comment. Sorry if it sounded like i was being a smart ass

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 6:09 pm

no offence taken bubba. did you write to the link el lobo provided? i'm sure someone there reads english and could answer your questions as to coa and authenticity.

XxBubbaXx · Post by **XxBubbaXx** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 6:14 pm

yeah i did, they couldnt tell me anything though.

Thanks!

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:21 pm

Bubba,

Since you seem to be looking for input, here is mine...I don't think the brand is particularly collectable, as I don't see folks with whole collections like I do with Case, Bulldog, Fight'n Rooster, etc. The knife itself is displayed nicely, but it looks a lot like it could be a contract knife (Boker?). JMO though.

Anyway, here is another one for sale at an Internet store...................

http://www.jaysknives.com/bowieknives_2.html

Limited Edition of 600
Rob Klaas Kissing Crane Cutlery "170th Anniversary Bowie Knife" 1834 - 2004
Made in SOLINGEN GERMANY
Order # KC682A

Limited Edition 1 of only 600, "170th Anniversary Kissing Crane Bowie Knife". Mirror polished stainless clip point bowie blade with beautiful 4 color (gold, red, gray, and black) commemorative etch. Full Tang, genuine stag handles, three layer brass and stainless guard. Serialized - this one is 257 of 600. Certificate of Authenticity. Solid wood and glass display case, very Nice.

Features:
Make and Model: Kissing Crane 170th Bowie
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Genuine Stag
Blade Type: Bowie Clip
Blade Length: 9-15/16"
Overall Length: 15-3/8"
Weight: 1 lb 5.8 oz

Our low internet price $249.95 Rob Klaas Kissing Crane
170th Anniversary Commemorative Bowies

You might try looking for one on eBay as well.

Bill

XxBubbaXx · Post by **XxBubbaXx** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 1:08 am

Thanks for the input, exactly what I was hoping for!