I haven't been able to find anything on this knife; the tang stamp consists of the letters PWK (or maybe it's PKW) and a Star of David placed in the angles formed by two crossed swords, and below that, Solingen. I couldn't find anything in Goins or Levine, nor could I in the list I have of German makers I have.
Two blades, about 3 inches long, handles look like a plastic (I don't see any pores that would indicate it's bone).
Anybody recognize this?
PWK, Star of David, Crossed Swords
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Re: PWK, Star of David, Crossed Swords
I used Anthony Carter's book: "German Knife and Sword Makers 1850-1945" and looked at every listing under "P", "W", and "K" and i did not see this logo.
However not every logo used by German knife manufacturers is shown in this book.
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However not every logo used by German knife manufacturers is shown in this book.
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Re: PWK, Star of David, Crossed Swords
I'm not 100% positive, but maybe P. W. Knecht & Söhne?
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Re: PWK, Star of David, Crossed Swords
Carter's book shows 5 different Solingen knife manufacturing businesses named "Knecht".
P.W. Knecht & Sohne was in business from 1798 to ?, no closing date is given. They made high quality swords, bayonets and sidearms and were awarded medals at exhibitions for their workmanship. Carter says this manufacturer marked their items with "P. Knecht/Solingen".
There is no mention of them making folding knives.
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P.W. Knecht & Sohne was in business from 1798 to ?, no closing date is given. They made high quality swords, bayonets and sidearms and were awarded medals at exhibitions for their workmanship. Carter says this manufacturer marked their items with "P. Knecht/Solingen".
There is no mention of them making folding knives.
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