The only thing i know about the knife is what the seller told me, which was that his grandfather bought it in the 1930's, and that it had been in his family ever since.
This might be true, in part because the ricasso still reads "Rostfrei" instead of the more common "Stainless" which was generally used on post-WWII Solingen knives made for export.
Solingen manufacturer Kienel & Piel also remains a mystery, as so far i haven't been able to find any solid info on them.
The knife itself however is well made, and it's the first Solingen scout model that i've seen with a full crown sambar stag handle.
It's also in very good condition for it's age.
Some more pics:
Specs:
Overall length: 27,2 cm
Blade length: 15,6 cm
Blade thickness: 5,5 mm
Steel: hot drop-forged stainless
Guard: nickel silver
Handle material: Crown sambar stag
Sheath: Leather
This might be true, in part because the ricasso still reads "Rostfrei" instead of the more common "Stainless" which was generally used on post-WWII Solingen knives made for export.
Solingen manufacturer Kienel & Piel also remains a mystery, as so far i haven't been able to find any solid info on them.
The knife itself however is well made, and it's the first Solingen scout model that i've seen with a full crown sambar stag handle.
It's also in very good condition for it's age.
Some more pics:
Specs:
Overall length: 27,2 cm
Blade length: 15,6 cm
Blade thickness: 5,5 mm
Steel: hot drop-forged stainless
Guard: nickel silver
Handle material: Crown sambar stag
Sheath: Leather
