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Posted 8 years ago
LeoTay
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Found this in my dad's tool box 45 years ago in Singapore, and took an immediate liking to it. He gave it to me and I kept it since. I have always been interested about the history, but does not know much about it. Length 2 7/8", width 5/8".
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Usually names, words, and pictures on the HANDLE of a knife have nothing to do with the maker of the knife; they are advertising of a company which gave away the knife as a premium. The manufacturer's name is on the tang of the blade(s). This is the exception in that this knife was made by the hardware manufacturer advertised on the handles and was probably a promotional premium given out by dealers who sold their tools and knives. Fernando Esser & Co. was founded in Remscheid in 1857 and moved to Solingen in 1939, but your exact tang stamp (rampant horse in a 3-lobed enclosure) was registered in 1943. The company went out of business in 1966.
Thank you! You are right, the engraving on the blade indicate Fernando Esser &Co. made this. So I take it that this pocket knife is made in 1943-66. I tried looking up the company online, but did not find much useful info. I really appreciate your input.
I love the back of the knife where the tools are arrranged like an old egyptian name cartouche !~
Good comment. Likewise, though has not thought of it like a cartouche but will now.
eBay item # 272262169813
Sorry, was not able to locate this item # on ebay.
I just tried it again and it works. It brings up a current auction for a knife with Both handles made from the same die as yours.
I thank you for your effort, but my iPad thinks it's a phone number when I tap on it. I also copy and paste onto ebay USA, but it said no listing.
Try it like this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Solingen-Germany-pocket-knife-/272262169813?hash=item3f641704d5:g:BtYAAOSwbYZXUH-J
Hey, I found it! Almost identical; slight difference in the tool stamp, made by different company and mine is 1/2" smaller. Thank you, UncleRon and Armyeng.
UncleRon, you impressed me with your knowledge. Thanks again for the history and link to ebay.