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philco wrote: Mike does the tang stamp indicate the country of origin?

Phil

No, nothing Phil. Thanks Phil, Dave and Willie. I like this one, she cleaned up real nice.

I don’t know anything about Enterprise Cutlery, but off hand I would say it looks more modern than 1915.
More like 1940-1950 Camillus.
What do ya’ll think?


I am not disputing, cause I don’t know; just sayin’.

philco wrote:Is it made by Queen?

I think so. It's a recent production so I assume it's Queen from what I've read on the brief Colonel Coon page here on this forum. But nothing on Queen's web site indicates they produce it and there is no official Colonel Coon web site. The only information on the box says "Made In USA" and "420 stainless blades, nickle silver bolster, and brass liners." Each blade has a "Col Coon USA" tang stamp and the main blade says "1 of 200"

That's it. I wish there was an insert with a little history on the Colonel Coon knives with a bit more clarification on the making of this run. I'm not sure why the lack of info (I run into the same problem with the recent Winchester knives that are purportedly made by Queen.) I think more info makes the collecting more enjoyable.

VKD, I like that knife! As stated above, that forged long pull spear is really something.

I thought Enterprise was a house brand of Shapleigh Hardware, St. Louis.

Charlie Noyes

Thank you Charlie. I've been searching around a bit and I came up with the info that it may have been a Shapleigh name too. I think they were only distributors weren't they?

Here's one I won off Ebay yesterday. I don't have it in hand yet but it's in the mail. The pics are a little crappy (seller's pics) but I think you get the idea. Stoecker - Solingen. Got a piece of bone missing on the front handle, but that's OK since I don't have this stamp. Been apart?? [/img]

Looks a lot like a Camillus to me.... ....either way ..She's a nice one.

Thanks Johnnie. Ya reckon they just slammed a replacement blade in it??

Sorry TJ......I was talking about the "Enterprise".......I guess I should make myself I little more clear.

Tj,
I think its been replaced. Just from the way it sits when open. And the way the pin looks
Mark

I agree....it looks to kicked back.

OK!! Who's ready for the next POS RT??

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Figured I'd take a group shot.


Left to Right Case 1924-1940, Imperial USA, Kutmaster USA, Sabre Ireland and Ulster USA.

Some nice ones there Dave. You can't beat those old Ulsters.

TJ,

Something to remember is that many of German knives used different pin materail than the bolster. They often didn't match in color. A quick clue to a probable German made knife when quickly scanner a display. Now it isn't always true, but if you watch, you will see that many times I am right.

Thanks PA. So, are you saying that the knife may be correct? It is a German knife, I would imagine for export to U.S.

It is very possible. You will have to look at it closely, typically it would be same on both ends as far as the pin materail. But with the bail it makes it tougher. I think it looks right at least from this angle

Another sure give away is LONG bolsters. English and German did this becuase nickely silver was cheaper to use than bone or ivory. Less handle---- More bolster. Watch and you will see that I am right.

Thanks again PA, you've made me feel a lot better about the knife.

I added this one to my collection.

It is a new tang stamp I did not yet have

Beautiful knife D.

Nice going, Dimitri. What a great looking knife!

That's a nice one Dimitri... ...I like the punch on those HSB's...alot easier to open...

NICE one! Congrats.

Great one