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can you identify this knife?
Hello,
I am new here. Could someone please identify the markings on this switchblade which I recently acquired from my grandfathers's estate? From what I have been able to find through the internet, this is a shell-puller, spring knife which was made in Solingen and was most likely a paratrooper knife. I have not been able to identify the maker (G.K.S.) or the foundry marks on the blade. Any help would be appreciated. This knife has been in storage for at least 55 years.
Thanks
steev_in_az
I am new here. Could someone please identify the markings on this switchblade which I recently acquired from my grandfathers's estate? From what I have been able to find through the internet, this is a shell-puller, spring knife which was made in Solingen and was most likely a paratrooper knife. I have not been able to identify the maker (G.K.S.) or the foundry marks on the blade. Any help would be appreciated. This knife has been in storage for at least 55 years.
Thanks
steev_in_az
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Re: can you identify this knife?
Probably German but someone will come along soon that will know something about it.
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German. Probably made by Wilhelm Weltersbach.
NOT a paratrooper knife.
NOT a paratrooper knife.
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Is that a Johnny Cade Springer?Bill DeShivs wrote:German. Probably made by Wilhelm Weltersbach.
NOT a paratrooper knife.
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It pretty much is.
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Re: can you identify this knife?
It seems like the "Spring Knife" bolsters are a lot more rare than the "Springer" ones.
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I've never seen one marked Spring knife, which in German is springmesser. I believe "Springer" is an abbreviation of springmesser or a nickname. And yes, your knife is a "Cade Blade," other than his was probably marked "Springer."
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Great looking piece!
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What a great example of a well crafted German Shell Puller, my personal favorite. Great score !!
I have a German Bazar Shell Puller with Spring knife on bottom bolster. Impressively restored by Bill
I have a German Bazar Shell Puller with Spring knife on bottom bolster. Impressively restored by Bill
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I actually thought I had never seen one but then I looked through some JC Knife pics and a few of them do say Spring Knife. Here is one:Panzerfaust wrote:I've never seen one marked Spring knife
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"I actually thought I had never seen one but then I looked through some JC Knife pics and a few of them do say Spring Knife. Here is one:"
That one actually says "Springer Konig". I can't remember ever seeing one marked Spring Knife.
That one actually says "Springer Konig". I can't remember ever seeing one marked Spring Knife.
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Hi everyone, thanks for the replies! I had no idea an item like this was so sought after, I've learned a lot from you folks! After doing a little digging, I have found that the tang stamp in the first picture appears to be depicting blacksmith tools, if that helps shed any light. I look forward to eventually solving this mystery! - S
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Most markings on knives are the retailer's marking, rather than the maker.
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You're right; that one doesn't say "Spring Knife". I guess I have never seen that bottom bolster stamp before.big_slim wrote: That one actually says "Springer Konig". I can't remember ever seeing one marked Spring Knife.
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