Co. LTD). Hello, my fiance bought these pocket knives at a garage sale and i was curious as to how old they are and just when they were made. Contact me for quote. (Click Image to Enlarge)Top row: Adler, CCM, Robt. That answers the question of who made my Art Ullis folder in another post! Their mark typically features the Bker tree logo, often accompanied by the words Solingen and Germany., Puma, another popular Solingen knife maker, was founded in 1769. Simply looking for information regarding my late grandfathers knives. Having trouble identifying it as well. The blade is Damascus . Berg MFG. Knives marked "*Germany*" were produced in approximately 1980. Thats a bear and bull buck creek knive Im pretty sure, Can you send me picture? After 1814, English law repealed the . Ive accumulated myself quite a collection over the years. the handle end comes off and there is two pieces of steel in it. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to have a topic called Tang Stamps where members could post the lists of tang stamps. Careful though - many old Solingen made knives also have this shield! You must log in or register to reply here. I was already familiar with the commercial models such as the I have a fixed blade knife. You are using an out of date browser. This trademark was used by well-known The Griffon Cutlery Works, 1950-1970. Sold Date. Military surplus According the stamp, the razor was made 1820-1830. I have not been able to find this particular knife anywhere. . First link I gave you did not work for some reason- try this link, http://iknifecollector.com/group/bokerfans/forum/topics/boker-dating, Scroll down to page 8 for a 1972-1973 example of your stockman, BTW, here is the catalogue I was referring to-http://jwissandsons.com/1970s/B72-73.pdf. That is Carl Spitzer, 1863 to 1970something,, accordint to Levine. We cut it out and I have been holding on to it ever since. Bker, established in 1869, is one of the most well-known Solingen knife makers. It has 17 on the handle and thats the only markings. var xy=Math.floor(Math.random()*ad.length); This is a short summary of the life of Mr Erik Anton Berg and his company E. A Bergs is a commercial Victorinox or a contractor made surplus GAK, so it seems that The knife itself says vanadium stainless steel and both handle and blade are this. youve got high quality content. Friedr. Maker Marks identify the manufacturer of the blade. No other markings. Sole Authorship Custom L6 Hunter/Skinner with CocoboloHandle, Sole Authorship Custom L6 Hunter/Skinner with Tiger MapleHandle, Sole Authorship Utility/Tactical CustomKnife, A Basic Introduction to Boker Tang Stamps Mark D. Zalesky and Knife World, The Shield Tells a Story More on Estimating the Age of Boker Knives, Camillus Tang Stamps circa 1915-1946 -A WORK IN PROGRESS, The Tang Stamps of Adolph Kastor, Camillus and Their Cutlery Relatives, Case XX Folding Knife Tang Stamp Dating Video, The History of W.R. Case & Sons and Related Companies, Case Factory Pattern Number Reference Guide, Google Book Review of American Premium Guide to Knives and Razors: Identification and Value Guide, Schrade Cut. Saved with all the others. I would really appreciate the help. Thank you. Good one Dale! Vnox with nail file, Vnox 2-line, Vnox 4-line.Bottom row: I.C.A.R, TSR, TSR, Mil-Tec, Aitor with nail Knives from Solingen, traditional & high quality - Buy Online - Germany Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago. I've got a camouflage knife, but I can't find it. Get a Goins Guide.There are 10`s of thousands different tang stamps. This shield is circa 1940s-1950s. No manufacturer only a distributor. I also want to share my knowledge with others through my blog so they can learn about new recipes, cooking techniques, and tips for running a successful food business. Charles and Max Wester were the owners. by junebug Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:04 am, Post I can send you photos if needed. Solingen is a city in Germany known for producing high-quality knives, and there are many knife makers and manufacturers in the region, each with their own unique marks and symbols. Below is the 2009 shield - 140th anniversary! The tang stamp has 3 lines that start at the edge, curve upward, and end with the last line extending all the way to the handle. Has a spyderco emblem on fitted kydex sheath a skull on handle and like a railroad crossing stamp on blade. Was thinking Hitler Youth or possibly WW1. Just wanted to show off some of my german tang stamps. It also has a Lock on the top that moves forward and back that is splined for grIp. by tjmurphy Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:42 am, Post This firm was launched in about 1898 by Herbert Robinson, a cutler, residing in Intake Road, Park. Most are molded of ivory colored celluloid, sometimes with grain lines similar to real ivory. Boker Tang Stamps | BladeForums.com People began to tell stories about them in 1838". The company hit its stride during WWI with hunting and combat blades, including daggers like yours. The RF etching on your knife could have been added by a previous owner, making it a personalization rather than an original manufacturer marking. As time passed by, Swiss Army knives came with simplified tang stamps. German tang marks - All About Pocket Knives Im trying to identify a knife, I know its a Gerber but after going through their website (no success) and searching by image (no success) Im at quite a loss as to what it is. Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades . It has the intials U.C.U.S stamped in the base of the blade and what looks to be an H stamped into the tang any ideas on what this might be or what era it is from. You may need a magnifying glass or strong light source to see the marks clearly. This one is on a knife made in 1937, but the bar shield was in use long before that. Thank you Victoria. Makers marks are a form of identification used by knife manufacturers to indicate the origin, craftsmanship, and authenticity of their products. Taylors Eye Witness was founded by John Taylor in around 1820. Eyre company of Sheffield. (LogOut/ I am sure about the first three letters (R-l-i) and the last three (k-e-r); but the middle one may be n or u. (LogOut/ A Basic Introduction to Boker Tang Stamps Mark D. Zalesky and Knife World (Knife World), The Shield Tells a Story More on Estimating the Age of Boker Knives (iknifecollector.com), Dating Info with Tang Stamps and Trees (thehawkco.com), Buck Knife Dating System (www.knifecollector.net), Buck Knife Date Codes (pmphotography.com), Buck Knives Inc. Year Symbol Chart (www.bladeforums.com), Camillus Tang Stamps and Dates (www.bladeforums.com), Camillus Tang Stamps circa 1915-1946 -A WORK IN PROGRESS(AAPK-All About Pocket Knives), The Tang Stamps of Adolph Kastor, Camillus and Their Cutlery Relatives (Knifeworld), Street Cutlery(AAPK-All About Pocket Knives), Carl Schlieper German Eye Works (straightrazorplace.com), CaseCollege Tang Stamps(www.wrcase.com), Identifying the Age of a Case Knife(AAPK-All About Pocket Knives), The Case XX Secret Code(Shepherd Hills Collectors Club), Case XX Folding Knife Tang Stamp Dating Video(YouTube), The History of W.R. Case & Sons and Related Companies(iknifecollector.com), Case Factory Pattern Number Reference Guide(AAPK-All About Pocket Knives), Case Knives(AAPK-All About Pocket Knives), Old Case XX Family Tang Stamps(Trent Rocks flickr page), Cattaraugus Knife Numbering System(AAPK-All About Pocket Knives), Cattaraugus Knives(AAPK-All About Pocket Knives), Great Eastern Cutlery(AAPK-All About Pocket Knives), Imperial Tang Stamp Chart (www.bladeforums.com), Old Imperial Tang Stamps(AAPK-All About Pocket Knives), Kershaw Markings on 1050(www.bladeforums.com), Queen Cutlery Tang Stamps (www.iknifecollector.com), Queen City Tang Stamp (Terry Truetts Photobucket), Google Book Review of American Premium Guide to Knives and Razors: Identification and Value Guide (Google Books), The History of Queen(AAPK-All About Pocket Knives), Remington Tang Stamps(AAPK-All About Pocket Knives), Remington Knives(AAPK-All About Pocket Knives), History of the Robeson Cutlery Co.(AAPK-All About Pocket Knives), History of the Robeson Cutlery Company(www.robersonsrme.com), Roberson Cutlery Straight Razor(www.straightrazorplace.com), Robeson Tang Stamps(CANoyes Photobucket), Schrade Tang Stamps (www.bladeforums.com), Schrade Cut.