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Been collecting these Klappbügel-Messer (folding bracket closure) style knifes for some time. Just scored this one off of eBay for a decent price. A hefty and solidly built knife. Anyone else collect these?

ScottShiraki wrote: ↑Thu Feb 05, 2026 3:35 am IMG_9219.jpeg

Been collecting these Klappbügel-Messer (folding bracket closure) style knifes for some time. Just scored this one off of eBay for a decent price. A hefty and solidly built knife. Anyone else collect these?

It certainly is a good looking knife. Show us pics of your other ones if you have the time.

doglegg wrote: ↑Thu Feb 05, 2026 3:12 pm

ScottShiraki wrote: ↑Thu Feb 05, 2026 3:35 am IMG_9219.jpeg

Been collecting these Klappbügel-Messer (folding bracket closure) style knifes for some time. Just scored this one off of eBay for a decent price. A hefty and solidly built knife. Anyone else collect these?

It certainly is a good looking knife. Show us pics of your other ones if you have the time.

ScottShiraki wrote: ↑Sat Feb 07, 2026 5:47 pm

doglegg wrote: ↑Thu Feb 05, 2026 3:12 pm

ScottShiraki wrote: ↑Thu Feb 05, 2026 3:35 am IMG_9219.jpeg

Been collecting these Klappbügel-Messer (folding bracket closure) style knifes for some time. Just scored this one off of eBay for a decent price. A hefty and solidly built knife. Anyone else collect these?

It certainly is a good looking knife. Show us pics of your other ones if you have the time.

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Wow! That's an impressive collection.

Thanks man, it’s been years of collecting these. They don’t surface too often and the wood handled ones are generally very old and beat up. The Otter one is new and solidly built. The Bulldogs are super high quality builds

ScottShiraki wrote: ↑Thu Feb 05, 2026 3:35 am IMG_9219.jpeg

Been collecting these Klappbügel-Messer (folding bracket closure) style knifes for some time. Just scored this one off of eBay for a decent price. A hefty and solidly built knife. Anyone else collect these?

First time I have heard that description used.

I am pretty sure I have several of these, will have to check.


Very nice collection you have, those stag handle one are great!

A German knife collecting buddy explained that to me. Also called Kipphebel (rocker arm) and also Notschlachter" - Emergency Slaughter, but I believe that last term can mean that shape of knife with lockback blade, not necessarily one with the bracket closure.

Would love to see yours if you get a chance!

Collecting knives that look similar doesn't bother us.