All About Pocket Knives

This pocket knife was just one in a large group/lot of pocket knives that I bought. I did NOT purchase the group/lot to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it turned out to be a keeper. It is a S & S, two blades, two tang stamps, 3" closed, all metal, pocket knife. The main blade tang stamp reads "S & S", but a closer look reveals the remains of a prior tang stamp. I can see "ANY", the remains of GERMANY, on the tang also. The secondary blade tang stamp reads "S & S", but a closer look reveals the remains of a prior tang stamp. I can see the letters "C"(?), "C"(?) and the remains of GERMANY, "MANY" on the tang. I have no doubts that this pocket knife was made in Germany. But made by what cutlery company, I have no idea. How it finally ended up with "S & S" tang stamps, will also remain a mystery. It did NOT need any cleaning at all. I took some pictures and here it is.
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***** According to GOINS....
1979 Edition.....
"S & S" tang stamp is NOT listed.

"National Cut. Co."

"National Cutlery Works Germany"
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***** According to GOINS.....
1982 Edition.....
"S & S"
"c 1904-1907 (National Cut.)"

"National Cut. Co."
"c 1904-1907 This firm was located at No. 16 Atwater Street, Detroit, Michigan.
Edward H. Sutton was president of the firm."
"S & S"

"National Cutlery Works Germany"
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***** According to GOINS.....
1998 Edition.....
"S & S"
"c 1904-1907 A trademark used by National Cutlery.

"NATIONAL CUT. CO."
"c 1890-1907 Located at No. 16 Atwater Street, Detroit, Michigan.
Edward H. Sutton was president."
"S & S (1904)"

"NATIONAL CUTLERY WORKS g 1910-1930"

"NATIONAL CUTLERY WORKS GERMANY g 1910-1930"
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