My recent interest in Wingen/Othello now has me waiting on this incoming Boot Knife... Update: Received

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PocketKnifeJimmy

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While searching more info on the web concerning this now defunct cutlery company of Solingen Germany, I ran across this vintage knife.
It was listed as being unused, but having a small amount of handle scale shrinkage. Based on the picture and it's description, I felt it was in nice enough condition to be a welcomed addition to my collection, so I placed my order for it 👍

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The blade, guard, tang, and pommel, are all made from a one piece steel forging. The Stag scales complete the knife.
 
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PocketKnifeJimmy said:
Yes, I had also run across a few of them online today.
I would guess that the traditional version came first, they later simply modifying the type for sales to Kershaw. Just my guess 😊
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German Military pre War and WWII was made by Anton Wingen BUT Junior
Not Anton Wingen (senior)

Not even close to Kershaw :^D
 
PocketKnifeJimmy said:
Yes, I had also run across a few of them online today.
I would guess that the traditional version came first, they later simply modifying the type for sales to Kershaw. Just my guess 😊
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I have no doubt your guess is correct. I was being facetious when I suggested the Kershaw might have come first. I should have made my sarcasm more obvious.
 
Centermass said:
I have no doubt your guess is correct. I was being facetious when I suggested the Kershaw might have come first. I should have made my sarcasm more obvious.
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Yeah, Wingen made Kershaw's models initially... At some point after Wingen went under, Kershaw had them made in China.
 
One day we need to have a "Tour of PocketKnifeJimmy's Knives And Assorted Items" thread lol I can't even imagine how cool it would be to hang out in your house for a bit, you should put a sign out front, "Jimmy's Thingies - Knives and Curiosities" and start charging $10 for entry 😁
 
Hashishiin said:
That term trips me out, though "Military Boot Knife", what does that mean?! Lol
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I would think that this is the kind of tactical image that they are marketing.
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It seems the Kershaw variant sold pretty well for them. I know that Kershaw had them made in China towards the end of that model's run, but have also read that they had them sourced from Japan at one point or another.
Again, I think the model sold pretty well for them.

But, for my collecting purposes, I prefer the traditional visual appeal that the one I ordered has over the Kershaw model. I also believe it's a more scarce variant than Kershaw'.
 
Hashishiin said:
One day we need to have a "Tour of PocketKnifeJimmy's Knives And Assorted Items" thread lol I can't even imagine how cool it would be to hang out in your house for a bit, you should put a sign out front, "Jimmy's Thingies - Knives and Curiosities" and start charging $10 for entry 😁
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Hahaha! 😃
Yeah, it's how I keep my domain, like my own mini personal museum 😊

I believe that it all started when I was a kid and first got to see real museums, and even seeing certain behind glass displayed items at flea markets and such.
There always seemed to be some really cool things to look at.
So, I really believe it rubbed off on me.
I still like looking into display cases and seeing "Interesting Objects" 😊
 
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PocketKnifeJimmy said:
Hahaha! 😃
Yeah, it's how I keep my domain, like my own mini personal museum 😊

I believe that it all started when I was a kid and first got to see real museums, and even seeing certain behind glass displayed items at flea markets and such.
There always seemed to be some really cool things to look at.
So, I really believe it rubbed off on me.
I still like looking into display cases and seeing "Interesting Objects" 😊
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The curiosity keeps one alive, my mane 😁 I'm glad every time I see an acquisition.
 
Another good score! :)

Thanks for putting up the stamps with date listing. I've never seen it before. All mine have the 3rd from the right stamp. I'd guess from the 60's to the 70's dates. I thought I was the only Othello collector here.

Joe
 
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