Tom
I love this knife from the link you gave,is this one you have?
When did you first encounter these knives ?
Was it the 80s and 90s for the GECs and later for the German otters?
I know you have collected for some time and hope i can get a roundabout age for the Klaas.
Thanks again
Ian
Robt KLAAS Knife Age,type?
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Re: Robt KLAAS Knife Age,type?
The GEC ones are in the range of 5 to 10 years old. The German Otto Messer ones I bought from a guy in Germany within the last five years. The pattern was German ( to the best of my knowledge) and was sold for over 50 years. That said the Robert Klaas ones ( like you have) are most likely 20 to 40 years old, and may have been made by Klaas or subbed out to another maker ( as he did often). I base the age guess on your knife on the general materials, stamp, an overall view I have developed over 40+ years of collecting that I can't always put into words....I don't have the exact knife pictures but do have some stag ones.....
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Re: Robt KLAAS Knife Age,type?
I found the pictures, now all I have to do is find the knife!
By the way, that Tidioute looks great!Dave Sause
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Re: Robt KLAAS Knife Age,type?
Great knife shape Dave
That kissing Crane would have made an excellent looking switchblade..
The Tidioute is from the link Tom gave ,i think its a lovely looking knife.
Thanks for finding the pics mate.
Ill speak soon Dave ,still trying to catch up with missed posts .
Regards
Ian
That kissing Crane would have made an excellent looking switchblade..
The Tidioute is from the link Tom gave ,i think its a lovely looking knife.
Thanks for finding the pics mate.
Ill speak soon Dave ,still trying to catch up with missed posts .
Regards
Ian