I am looking for information on a long blade kissing crane logo (melon tester?) Knife that has been in my family for a long time.
I do not see a country of origin, or any other markings.
Can anyone help me to identify the age and country of origin?
Kissing Crane logo long blade folding knife
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dobro59
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Re: Kissing Crane logo long blade folding knife
I have a folding lockback hunter with very similair stamp, i was told it is from mid to late 30's or early 40's. But i no expert.
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DonnaB
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Re: Kissing Crane logo long blade folding knife
That is good to know. Thank you for your reply.
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Re: Kissing Crane logo long blade folding knife
Made by Robert Klaas, Germany. J.O'.
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DonnaB
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Re: Kissing Crane logo long blade folding knife
Thank you for the information. Do you have any idea on when it was made?
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Re: Kissing Crane logo long blade folding knife
Don't know, but it's not current. Guessing mid-20th century if those handles are celluloid, Earlier knives have bone or stag handles. I think the company has been around since 1834. Good luck with it, it's a mice piece J.O'.