Recently, my trip to the post office produced this advertising, fob or key ring, pattern or style of pocket knife. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became the latest example to be added to my collection. It is a W & H, one blade, one tang stamp, 2 7/32" closed, all metal, advertising, fob or key ring, pattern or style of pocket knife. It has the curved or arched tang stamp, WITH the USA in the center. The main blade front tang stamp says, "THE W & H CO (over) USA (over) NEWARK NJ" The main handle side says, "WILL & BAUMER, S.A. (over) FABRICANTES DE VELAS (over) “LA MODERNA”-MEXICO” The other handle side says nothing, it is blank. This is my first, W & H, fob or key ring, pattern or style of pocket knife, that advertises this particular business, company, organization, product, holiday, event, etc. The main blade does have a WEAK half stop. The main blade does have an OK opening snap. The main blade does NOT have a closing snap. Overall, this pocket knife is in GOOD condition. This pocket knife did NOT need any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off.
I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
Here is, in alphabetical order, the updated list of cities, states, and countries, that are represented
by some, but not all of, the advertising on these "W & H" pocket knives (as of this posting).
These are MY posted pocket knives that ONLY have the "W & H" (Whitehead & Hoag) tang stamp(s).
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts,
Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas,
Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, Montreal Canada, Winnipeg Canada, and Mexico.
***** TRIVIA *****
Doing just a simple, basic, Google search, produced a TON of information and a TON of items pertaining to WILL & BAUMER.
The company is evidently still in business. Here is the link to their website:
https://will-and-baumer.com/
The items pictured below are just a VERY, VERY, SMALL sample, of WILL & BAUMER products.
The items are NOT my items, and the pictures are NOT my pictures.
The following information is “AI” provided, and is just a VERY, VERY, SMALL, bit of information.
I AM NOT SURE HOW ACCURATE THE INFORMATION IS.
AI Overview…..
“Will & Baumer S.A. in Mexico originated as the international branch of the historic Will & Baumer Candle Company, a candle manufacturer originally established in 1855 in Syracuse, New York. The Mexican operation, operating as Will & Baumer, S.A. - Cía. Manufacturera de Velas La Moderna, was established by the early 20th century. Key historical milestones for the Mexican branch include: Early Expansion & Localization: By the 1910s, the company was heavily entrenched in the Mexican market, producing a variety of candles, including household, liturgical, and specialty miners' candles. The main facility and sales offices were located at 7a. Ribera de San Cosme No. 111 (later known as 6a. Clavel No. 224) in Mexico City. Religious & Cultural Impact: "La Moderna" became widely known for producing high-quality religious wax items, including Paschal candles, and their advertisements and products became a staple in Mexican Catholic traditions, such as Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas). Operational Evolution: Like many foreign-owned industrial operations during the Mexican Revolution, the company navigated supply and operational shifts. Over the decades, the operation transitioned its legal and brand structure, becoming a Mexican-registered corporation (S.A. de C.V.) and maintaining a long legacy in retail, church goods, and decorative wax manufacturing. Note: Contemporary global business in the region is now primarily represented by the Baumer Group's sensor and measurement subsidiaries, while Will & Baumer's North American candle heritage has transitioned under new corporate ownership.”
