NEED HELP WITH KNIFE IDENTIFICATION

[CTAYLORMAN]

I Just purchased this beautiful green bone single blade knife. I think it might be a half hawk but the blade is straight and not curved. The front tang is stamped with the word "GOBERNADOR" and the rear tang is stamped "SOLINGEN". I cant find any info on this knife although I dont own a Goins book as of yet. Can anyone shed some light? This is a beautifully crafted knife in mint condition. It measures 4 inches closed. Thanks in advance[attachment=2]8-29 EBAY KNIVES 036.jpg[/attachment][attachment=0]8-29 EBAY KNIVES 040.jpg[/attachment][attachment=0]8-29 EBAY KNIVES 040.jpg[/attachment]

[peterforce]

hey heres a link to another post wher eyoull see i posted the same exact knife. single sheepsfoot with chunky green bone handles.

i wouldnt mind knowing what you paid it. even if you wanna private message me on it.
im really trying to get info together on the knife and it doesnt pop up often. i traded mine off. i wouldnt mind another one though. it was a nice knife. well built. so look at the info in this link. also if you grabbed it on ebay can you post the auction link or auction numer. it looks like you tried to but it didnt work.

the auction number is fine.

heres lin k and i hope it helps. please pnm me so we can talk about the knife more.

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... f=2&t=9501

[CTAYLORMAN]

I paid only $60.00 for this baby which I think was a steal. I have a source for some old knives and I have no doubt this one had been in his stash for several years. It had real thick patina on the bolsters and backspring and cleaned up beautifully. Im not interested in selling, I was just looking for general information on the knife. I appreciate the information you provided! It would be nice if I could get closer on the date but looks like that would be nearly impossible. I have no idea the true value but if it came down to it I would not let go of this knife for nowhere near what I paid for it unless it was a must. It kills me anytime I have to part with a knife that I truly like, its like letting go of one of your children or something (ha ha). The green bone handles are some of the nicest I have seen. Feel free to message me with any questions or any more info you have. Thanks again!!

[orvet]

Here is what Goin's has to say about Gobernador:
Gobernador c 1856-1983 "Krusius Soligen" is stamped on the back of the tang.

On Krusius he says:
Krusius Germany c 1856-1983
Krusius Brothers Germany c 1856-1983

He also says that Gebruder means 'brothers' in German. They were foubded in Solingen in 1856.
They started an import branch in NY in 1889.
They made some knives stamped "J. Primble Belknap Germany" for Belknap Hardware Co in 1955.
They went out of business in 1983.

Hope this helps,
Dale

[CTAYLORMAN]

Thanks for the info!