Info on Hardin Knives

[Rob44]

Found a knife in my wife's grandfathers's collection that has Hardin over Germany on the stamp. Did an ebay search and found one with the same shield and stamp. The description says Hardin Knife company 1980's. There is a winged crown also stamped on the blade. Anyone know much about these?

[gino]

any photos of the knife?

[Rob44]

I'l try to put some up. As a new member I haven't tried to post pics yet. Just got the knife this morning. I'll put them up soon.

Thanks

[Rob44]

Here are some pics if anyone knows anything about Hardin Knives.

Thanks.

[Owd Wullie]

I don't know anything about it, but it is a damn good lookin' stockman.

[robinetn]

Made for Geo. Smith (Hardin Wholesale - Kenova,W.Va.) by Fredr. Olbertz Factory Ger. in the '80's . Similar quality as Fight'n Rooster and Bulldog knives . Value in the $45-$50 range .

Bob R. (Ridgewood Cutlery)

[Froggyedge]

Nice looking!

Many great knives have been manufactured by the Friedrich Olbertz Factory.

[Rob44]

When I found it in his collection I thought the blades had the Carl Schliper long pull style and the handles screamed of Fight'n Rooster. Thanks for the info. I'll tell my wife's Papaw he has a good one.

[Rob44]

Sorry, "Schlieper". Sorry Carl.

[gino]

Rob thats a cool knife man I really like it.
SWEET !!!

[Oledadsknives]

Hi Rob, thanks for asking for info for the Hardin knife. I own one with stag handles. Nice built knife. I needed that info also.