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Graef & Schmidt Congress knife 1881-1952

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:20 am
by raincrowe
I would like to feature another small 3 Inch... 4-bladed Congress knife... stamped on all blades front (Graef & Schmidt) back (Germany)
This knife handles look's to be made of tortoise shell... the liners are milled...this knife is in near mint condition...never sharpened
I don't really know the age of the knife but I believe it was made early possibly 100 plus years...
I would like to know more about the knife maybe see some others!!
Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings...page 112...Gives a great history of this knife company
They were instrumental in promoting other knife companies for instance J.A. Henckels a major knife company!!
There are other Schmidt knife companies... Example... Schmidt & Ziegler.. not sure if any connection
Any and all information welcome!! ::tu::

Re: Graef & Schmidt Congress knife 1881-1952

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:30 am
by New_Windsor_NY
raincrowe wrote: Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:20 am I.....
Just a basic search of the AAPK site.

Re: Graef & Schmidt Congress knife 1881-1952

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:58 am
by raincrowe
Thanks for the information!! Very nice reading and pictures...I figured there was a lot of data and knife pictures out there according to the years
that the company was in business ::tu::

Re: Graef & Schmidt Congress knife 1881-1952

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:00 pm
by raincrowe
Awwww....I got to thinking and I have another knife posted earlier... Schmidt & Peters.. New York... Von Cleff and company on the back (1875-1900)
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Re: Graef & Schmidt Congress knife 1881-1952

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:16 pm
by doglegg
raincrow, rhat is a fabulous old knife in great condition. Glad you have and appreciate it.

Re: Graef & Schmidt Congress knife 1881-1952

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:49 pm
by raincrowe
Thank you... the knife is in excellent condition for it's age..