About the "springer" stamp on the base bolster of some knives...
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About the "springer" stamp on the base bolster of some knives...
When it comes to the German lever-lock knives, was the "Springer" stamp exclusive to a certain line, a marketing ploy, or ts/was it a German name for an automatic knife?
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Re: About the "springer" stamp on the base bolster of some knives...
It's a name for an automatic knife- usually of the same pattern.
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Re: About the "springer" stamp on the base bolster of some knives...
always been curious myself .
what companies had "springer" on their bolsters ? also did only certain models have the springer on bolster? what years or time frame were the "springer" stamped bolster knives made ?
what companies had "springer" on their bolsters ? also did only certain models have the springer on bolster? what years or time frame were the "springer" stamped bolster knives made ?
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Re: About the "springer" stamp on the base bolster of some knives...
I don't know the answer.
I have seen very old, pre WW2 knives marked "Springer."
I have seen many companies' knives so marked. I have seen other patterns also marked "Springer."
And, I have seen more of the standard pattern stamped with the marking than without.
I have seen very old, pre WW2 knives marked "Springer."
I have seen many companies' knives so marked. I have seen other patterns also marked "Springer."
And, I have seen more of the standard pattern stamped with the marking than without.
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Re: About the "springer" stamp on the base bolster of some knives...
The Chinese have knocked off just about every famous Italian design going, wonder why they haven't jumped onto the Springer bandwagon?? Yes there's the second rate version of the Hubertus Guardian but ends there. Bet one pops up sooner or later.
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Re: About the "springer" stamp on the base bolster of some knives...
No, there is an Asian clone of the Italian Massaro leverlock- which is a "Springer" pattern.
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Re: About the "springer" stamp on the base bolster of some knives...
Found this on eBay Germany. Blade etched 2022. Item 125551078327
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Re: About the "springer" stamp on the base bolster of some knives...
Bill is correct about a China copy of the Italy version. The ones I have seen are not miss marked with any company name. There were shell puller China made copies out a few years ago marked GOM....
Re: About the "springer" stamp on the base bolster of some knives...
Wow! This is brand new 2022, with the lever hole all the way through and bolster stamped SPRINGER? I was under the impression that the new OTTER made Hubertus had the solid lever. (?)
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Re: About the "springer" stamp on the base bolster of some knives...
Expand the picture and look at the lack of quality of the SPRINGER stamping. Looks like a kid did it, S L O P P Y. Spring end is also popped up on top of the bolster. Bolsters also have ridges like original knives. A Big Horn version was also listed.