Bill - Henckles and the Americans - sounds like a good name for a band - maybe you could be their bass player Seriously, I have a question.
I remember you mentioning that you have repaired many Henckles, as well as Case and other(?) American leverlocks, and that many of the components were identical. If I recall correctly, you thought they likely came from the same source. In light of the recent insight you provided about various German leverlocks being made by a relatively few manufacturers, I'm wondering if the German Henckles and the similar American leverlocks might have been assembled at the same facility. Any thoughts? Thanks,
Jim
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Re: Henckles and the Americans
Well, I have been chastised about my comment. I don't own any of the Henckels, Union, KABar, Case knives, so it's difficult for me to make actual comparisons. I did have 2 in the shop at the same time, and I posted my thoughts. I won't have any further thoughts until I have more of the knives to compare, or someone provides me with pictures.
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Re: Henckles and the Americans
Thanks for the feedback. I don't own any of those models either, but would like to. The issue is that nice examples cost as much as a small house
Jim
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Re: Henckles and the Americans
Jim, I'm trying to buy my daughter a small house right now.
Trust me-the knives are cheaper!
Trust me-the knives are cheaper!
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Factory authorized repairs for:
Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade Cut Co., Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter knives, Puma, Burrell Cutlery.
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Factory authorized repairs for:
Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade Cut Co., Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter knives, Puma, Burrell Cutlery.
Re: Henckles and the Americans
Yeah Bill, the knives are much cheaper. My son and his wife live in the central part of your state. They are musicians, and are not famous so they are not wealthy (unlike some other residents of their area). Housing prices there have skyrocketed!
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Re: Henckles and the Americans
I have been assured we will own nothing and be happy.
Re: Henckles and the Americans
Und you vill eat ze bugs, too!