Knifolks Hunting Knife

[almyjmoore]

I picked up this Knifolks knife today and am curious about the company's history. I have never heard of this brand. When and where was it produced. Tang is marked Knifolks USA on one side and 330F on the other. I think it will clean up pretty good. Any help? Thanks, Al

[djknife13]

The fixed blade Kinfolks aren't uncommon. The folders are more so. The name Kinfolks refers to 3 cousins, Tint Champlin of Cattaraugus fame, and Dean and Russel Case. They started the company in 1926 to mainly supply Case and Cattaraugus with fixed blade knives. In 1929 Dean and his father bought out the other two. They made knives for the military during WW 2. Robeson took over the logo in 1950 for a few years and discontinued production in 1958.___Dave

[almyjmoore]

Thanks Dave for your educated response. That is what I wanted to know but more than I thought I would get. Al

[djknife13]

You are welcome Al. My second knife as a kid was the Kinfolks next bigger model. I still have it. My older brother, who passed away about 5 years ago gave it to me for Christmas around 1960. It has the best steel in it of any knife I have ever used. I was butchering a bunch of jumbo broiler chickens years ago with it and decided I'd try a Western for a while. I found out I could butcher twice as many between touching up the blade with the Kinfolks as with the Western, and Western are known for their good steel. My first knife as a little kid was a Western L28 which, in case you aren't familiar with them, is the small children's hunting knife. I'm sure that knife will clean up very well and you will love it if you choose to use it. ____Dave