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GERMAN ROBERT KLAAS BRANDS
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This thread is the reason I registered! These are very nice slip joints for 'modest' money compared to what's made today.Tsar Bomba wrote: ↑Tue Oct 23, 2018 11:01 pm Let's see if I can resurrect this thread with the few R. Klaas knives I own...
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Hello sidpost and Welcome to the AAPK!sidpost wrote: ↑Mon Jan 27, 2020 3:28 pmThis thread is the reason I registered! These are very nice slip joints for 'modest' money compared to what's made today.Tsar Bomba wrote: ↑Tue Oct 23, 2018 11:01 pm Let's see if I can resurrect this thread with the few R. Klaas knives I own...
This Klaas stockman is one of my EDC's.
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TPK wrote: ↑Mon Jan 27, 2020 4:35 pmHello sidpost and Welcome to the AAPK!sidpost wrote: ↑Mon Jan 27, 2020 3:28 pmThis thread is the reason I registered! These are very nice slip joints for 'modest' money compared to what's made today.Tsar Bomba wrote: ↑Tue Oct 23, 2018 11:01 pm Let's see if I can resurrect this thread with the few R. Klaas knives I own...
This Klaas stockman is one of my EDC's.
Thanks!
If only I lived near Ravensburg again! My German slip-joint dreams would come true at the Saturday markets now that I'm a bit older and have some discretionary money.
Back then, money was tight so basic needs came first but, Lake Konstanz wasn't far away and the local stream was a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon! The views from the trains, especially out of Munich headed towards Austria were stunning as well and still bring back fond memories of the awesome views and a late evening between trains in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bahnhof snow around a Christmas trip. Even though I didn't have much money back then, life was simply awesome! Now looking back, I wish I had the good sense to get something other than a Victorinox Spartan! Oh well, such is youth ...
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sidpost wrote: ↑Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:55 pm
Thanks!
If only I lived near Ravensburg again! My German slip-joint dreams would come true at the Saturday markets now that I'm a bit older and have some discretionary money.
Back then, money was tight so basic needs came first but, Lake Konstanz wasn't far away and the local stream was a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon! The views from the trains, especially out of Munich headed towards Austria were stunning as well and still bring back fond memories of the awesome views and a late evening between trains in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bahnhof snow around a Christmas trip. Even though I didn't have much money back then, life was simply awesome! Now looking back, I wish I had the good sense to get something other than a Victorinox Spartan! Oh well, such is youth ...
I'm 47 but I still don't have much discretionary money. It could be worse though so I shouldn't complain. Liveing in Germany is OK but even after 27? 28? years, I still miss the states. Can you imagine, they don't have Pop-Tarts here?
TOM - KGFG - (Knife-Guy-From-Germany)
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I'm not a Pop-Tart fan personally. But, Speculaas cookies
How about Kolaches (if they have crossed the border that far South)? Sort of Pop-Tart'like only better! Don't get me started about hot dogs either! The Green Herring run in the Netherlands is something I miss still today. I used to miss good beer but, now that watered down swill we call beer over here is a distant memory with good Micro-breweries and German/Czech beer imports. And the bread was awesome too.
The Snowflakes and 'woke' children that think they know it all is getting to be a bit much over here now. Add the entitlements they think they are owed and, the American dream starts to become a nightmare for the people that worked to put themselves and their children through school while avoiding Springbreaks in Cancun and expensive apartments next to campus .... [/rant mode off]
Now to find a Robert Klaas Beer Barrel Canoe I can afford!
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An early 1960s Robert Klaas Kissing Crane #829 teardrop jack (?) with eye catching scales. A non-mint survivor leading a retired lifestyle on my display shelf. I replaced two missing bolsters. Robert Klaas Germany on back of main blade. Like me it’s pitted and shows its age...
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That is a pretty HOK! I love those handles.MT-Vessel wrote: ↑Mon Jan 27, 2020 7:39 pm An early 1960s Robert Klaas Kissing Crane #829 teardrop jack (?) with eye catching scales. A non-mint survivor leading a retired lifestyle on my display shelf. I replaced two missing bolsters. Robert Klaas Germany on back of main blade. Like me it’s pitted and shows its age...
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That's a nice one. I haven't seen anything like that in my searches. In fact, finding a Robert Klaas that isn't a cheap Chinese version is pretty tough doing web searches.Reverand wrote: ↑Mon Jan 27, 2020 8:02 pmThat is a pretty HOK! I love those handles.MT-Vessel wrote: ↑Mon Jan 27, 2020 7:39 pm An early 1960s Robert Klaas Kissing Crane #829 teardrop jack (?) with eye catching scales. A non-mint survivor leading a retired lifestyle on my display shelf. I replaced two missing bolsters. Robert Klaas Germany on back of main blade. Like me it’s pitted and shows its age...
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Re: teardrop jack
It is a looker for sure. It was found at the Vancouver Flea Market awhile back... before Zoogirl began cleaning the place out! An AAPK member sent me this catalog listing. Year?
It is a looker for sure. It was found at the Vancouver Flea Market awhile back... before Zoogirl began cleaning the place out! An AAPK member sent me this catalog listing. Year?
Empty vessels make the most noise...
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Beautiful knife my friend! Sorry I didn't see this post sooner.MT-Vessel wrote: ↑Mon Jan 27, 2020 7:39 pm An early 1960s Robert Klaas Kissing Crane #829 teardrop jack (?) with eye catching scales. A non-mint survivor leading a retired lifestyle on my display shelf. I replaced two missing bolsters. Robert Klaas Germany on back of main blade. Like me it’s pitted and shows its age...
TOM - KGFG - (Knife-Guy-From-Germany)
I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
Weebit-Nano https://www.weebit-nano.com/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weebit_Nano
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I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
Weebit-Nano https://www.weebit-nano.com/
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Several years ago I picked this one up at a weekend flea market/trade day. It was cheap, I'd never seen one, and I like utility style knives and pointy things with cork screws. I call it the ugly step cousin to Kissing Crane. RobT Klaas Solingen Germany
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Reviving an old thread. I read through this entire thread. It's very interesting and I am learning about the knife I have. I bought this from a knife dealer in 2016. He said right up front the box was not the one that the knife came in but he no longer had the original. I'm not sure what that means. Anyway, the knife is a 175th anniversary (which I believe was 2009) with Red Delran scales. On the main blade it shows the kissing cranes and says Robt klaas, Solingen Germany, on the back of the tang it says 191R. Is that a model number? The other blade tang shows the cranes and below that Germany. And the shield on the scales (on one side) shows the Cranes above the word Solingen.
Somewhere I read that if a Klaas knife says "since 1834" it is made in China. This knife does not have that, so can I assume it was actually made in Germany? I have quite a few knives made in Solingen Germany so I am kinda partial to those.
Anything else you can tell me about this knife?
Somewhere I read that if a Klaas knife says "since 1834" it is made in China. This knife does not have that, so can I assume it was actually made in Germany? I have quite a few knives made in Solingen Germany so I am kinda partial to those.
Anything else you can tell me about this knife?
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Hi Peter,PeterDE wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:27 pm Reviving an old thread. I read through this entire thread. It's very interesting and I am learning about the knife I have. I bought this from a knife dealer in 2016. He said right up front the box was not the one that the knife came in but he no longer had the original. I'm not sure what that means. Anyway, the knife is a 175th anniversary (which I believe was 2009) with Red Delran scales. On the main blade it shows the kissing cranes and says Robt klaas, Solingen Germany, on the back of the tang it says 191R. Is that a model number? The other blade tang shows the cranes and below that Germany. And the shield on the scales (on one side) shows the Cranes above the word Solingen.
Somewhere I read that if a Klaas knife says "since 1834" it is made in China. This knife does not have that, so can I assume it was actually made in Germany? I have quite a few knives made in Solingen Germany so I am kinda partial to those.
Anything else you can tell me about this knife?
Nice score! Great looking knife!
Yes, as far as I know, you are correct. The "Since 1834" is a dead giveaway for "Made in China " and those who are or were made in Germany will have "Solingen" in the stamp. I have a number of the "Since 1834" knives and they are all very well made. I really like them and for the price of them they are a real good deal & make great EDC's IMO.
TOM - KGFG - (Knife-Guy-From-Germany)
I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
Weebit-Nano https://www.weebit-nano.com/
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US - ARMY - COMBAT - ENGINEERS - 1990 - 1993 - God Bless Our Troops!
I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
Weebit-Nano https://www.weebit-nano.com/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weebit_Nano
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My newest Robi Klaas Kissing Crane Solingen knife is a 4" single blade with a Redbone Hound etch on the blade & a long pull. Unfortunatly (IMO) it does not have a 1/2 stop but other than that it's a nice knife.
Took some pictures of it this morning to show you guys & gals.
Thanks for looking friends!
Took some pictures of it this morning to show you guys & gals.
Thanks for looking friends!
TOM - KGFG - (Knife-Guy-From-Germany)
I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
Weebit-Nano https://www.weebit-nano.com/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weebit_Nano
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I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
Weebit-Nano https://www.weebit-nano.com/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weebit_Nano
US - ARMY - COMBAT - ENGINEERS - 1990 - 1993 - God Bless Our Troops!
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I think your knife has lots of character to it, Tom.
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This 3 7/8" 'seahorse' Robt Klaas shows little sign of use. A vintage store bargain.
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Easy one, lol....there are no cranes in Germany, only storks,,,as this brand got really famous and sold good in the early days in the US,,,,they started calling it cranes....I guess today it be called marketing strategy!! LOL