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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,
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.
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!
Seriously, I have a question. 
