Henckels Knives

[herder]

While J. A. Henckels hasn't offered any pocket knives for several years now, they still have a nearly 300 year history of producing some of the finest fixed and folding blade knives. Enclosed are a few examples from this premier German cutlery company.

The first example is a rare locking blade hunter model with a genuine factory Damascus blade. The blade also has gold leaf gilding on the raised floral areas. These Damascus models were offered from circa 1900 to 1920.

The second item is a wonderful compact sewing set which includes a small pearl handled single blade folder. Henckels offered a variety of interesting sewing sets from the 1930s through the 1950s.

There is a new book on J. A. Henckels knives which can be found at : henckelsbook.squarespace.com

 

[black mamba]

My only Henckels is this 4" stockman #1919 in rosewood from the 1980s. A very beautiful and high quality knife.

 

[joeradza]

The first example is a rare locking blade hunter model with a genuine factory Damascus blade. The blade also has gold leaf gilding on the raised floral areas. These Damascus models were offered from circa 1900 to 1920.

They don’t make em like that anymore. Magnificent piece on so many levels!

 

[JohnDF]

That's one of the coolest things I've seen posted.

 

[herder]

black mamba, that's a great knife which was made by Boker on contract for Henckels from 1979 through the late 1980s, with that particular "1731" blade etch.
A Henckels catalog picture is enclosed showing your model along with some other Boker-made folders for Henckels.

Thanks, joeradza and JohnDF, the old masters sure knew how to build a knife.

With black mamba's knife in mind, here is one of the first Boker-made folders that were offered by Henckels from 1975 through 1978.
These first models carried the "hand forged" blade stamp.

 

[Mike Robuck]

I'm a big fan of Henckels knives and I look forward to reading this new book. Henckels made some of the best knives in the world at one point. Thanks for sharing the link!

 

[herder]

Mike, That's a wonderful traveling set. I can just imagine some wealthy fellow out for a drive in his Packard in the 1920s heading to meet some friends for an outdoor lunch.

Henckels made some great fixed blade hunting knives including Bowie types such as this one.

 

[black mamba]

Herder, thanks for the info!

 

[SVTFreak]

My only Henckels is this 4" stockman #1919 in rosewood from the 1980s. A very beautiful and high quality knife.

I saw mambas a few years ago and ended up finding one just like it. I think one of the trivia’s that I like most is the carbon springs but stainless blades. It is a very well made knife.

 

[JTB_5]

Very cool! I wish companies still had markets for such awesome knife kits. I bet a picnic set might still be able to sell.

 

[Fodderwing]

I'm looking forward to this book. Thank you much!

 

[GE Jr]

The only Henckels I have at the moment, found at a knife show in 2019...

 

[Fodderwing]

The only Henckels I have at the moment, found at a knife show in 2019..

Well you did one heck of a job on the "only one". What a great barlow and the stag!!! It'd be really hard to improve on that.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Wow! Herder- I cant wait to get hold of that Book, and your examples shown are simply outstanding!!!
Really exciting stuff!
We have just got home from being away for a couple of days, so I will have a dig very soon for some Henckel's Photos my friend!

 

[ddavis]

Stunning stag on all those examples above. The Germans sure know how to haft stag.
Where can I get a sewing kit like that today with a pearl handled knife? My wife has a small kit she regularly uses, but something like that Henckels example might make a knife nut out of her yet.

 

[glennbad]

Wow, what beauties! I've a got a small handful of Henckels, but not in as nice condition. Here's my best one, and possibly my best bargain ever at $22.





The book sounds interesting, I'll have to pick one up.

 

[Jack Black]

Incredible knives guys This looks like a great read

 

[herder]

black mamba, glad to help, and thanks for posting that fine knife.

SVTFreak, Yes, Boker-made knives for Henckels were very well made as you say.

JTB_5, It would be neat if any modern cutlery companies could produce some other unique cutlery items, but sales might not support such an idea.

Fodderwing, Thanks for supporting this project.

GE Jr, Beautiful Barlow model which was made by Boker for Henckels from 1991 to 1995. It was offered in both stag and bone, but I prefer the stag model like yours.
It's interesting that while Boker produced Barlow knives at least as far back as 1906, Henckels never produced any Barlow models of their own until contracting out to Boker.

Campbellclanman, Thanks for the kind words my friend.

ddavis, The English were known for their beautiful stag handled knives, but the Germans hafted some mighty fine stag as well. Old sewing sets do turn up on the bay if you keep searching.

glennbad, Great old knife which is one of my favorite patterns from Henckels. Other German cutlery companies (including Boker) offered similar deer foot folding hunter models, but Henckels takes the cake for me.

Jack, Thanks my friend.

 

[waynorth]

This is a wonderful Knife Show, that you have spawned in this thread, Neal ( H herder )!! I look forward to more posts of Henckels knives!!

Thanks for the link, Neal!! Your ordering system is smooth and efficient!!
I look forward to the book!!
(Folks, there is nothing like a good library of the shiny objects,
which we enjoy!!)

 

[joeradza]

Wow, what beauties! I've a got a small handful of Henckels, but not in as nice condition. Here's my best one, and possibly my best bargain ever at $22.

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The book sounds interesting, I'll have to pick one up.

That is a gorgeous knife and at that price it’s off the charts.