Coca Cola Cutlery.

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I've noticed that many people don't like advertising knives. I don't actively pursue them but if they're a pattern I enjoy and they pop my cork, I'll pick them up (as long as they are reasonable).
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I can see why you would want that one Jerry. Very nice indeed ::tu:: ::tu::
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jerryd6818 wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:03 am I've noticed that many people don't like advertising knives. I don't actively pursue them but if they're a pattern I enjoy and they pop my cork, I'll pick them up (as long as they are reasonable).
I'm the same way Jerry, I only have three in my collection. The one I posted on this thread, A single blade that looks like a BP gas pump (given to me) and a fob knife that was made in Germany specifically for a 1940's General Store here in Texas.
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A NOS Coca-Cola round knife. I doubt (?) it’s MOP but it still looks good.
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joeradza wrote: Fri Jun 19, 2020 12:08 pm A NOS Coca-Cola round knife. I doubt (?) it’s MOP but it still looks good.
VERY nice looking joeradza. ::tu::
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This morning I'm adding this knife, my second one of these, to my collection. It's a 1915-1920, A. KASTOR & BROS - NEW YORK, bone handles, single blade, 1 tool, Coca Cola pocket knife with bottle opener/cap lifter. Goins says it's a wire cutter. It has two tang stamps. A KASTOR (over) & BROS (over) NEW YORK and on the other side, COCA COLA (over) BOTTLING CO. The graphics are still very legible. I cleaned the blade, the tool and wiped off the handles. I took some pictures and here it is.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:11 pm This morning I'm adding this knife, my second one of these, to my collection. It's a 1915-1920, A. KASTOR & BROS - NEW YORK, bone handles, single blade, 1 tool, Coca Cola pocket knife with bottle opener/cap lifter. Goins says it's a wire cutter. It has two tang stamps. A KASTOR (over) & BROS (over) NEW YORK and on the other side, COCA COLA (over) BOTTLING CO. The graphics are still very legible. I cleaned the blade, the tool and wiped off the handles. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Thanks Skip. I still don't see it as a wire cutter, but then I've miss things before.
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joeradza wrote: Fri Jun 19, 2020 6:00 pm
New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:11 pm This morning I'm adding this knife.....
Thanks Skip. I still don't see it as a wire cutter, but then I've miss things before.
I think it was meant to be used on wire, like the type used to hold a champagne cork in. There are "ridges" inside the curve of each tool. Maybe the point on the tool was used to help remove the foil on a bottle of champagne. I don't believe the tool was supposed to actually cut anything, but more like stretch and break. I should see if it can open a bottle like a normal bottle opener/cap lifter.
Who knows........ ::shrug::
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Ok, I conducted an "experiment" and here are the results. Yes, the tool on my "KASTOR" Coca Cola knives is called a "wire cutter" according to Goins. BUT it does work, very well, as a bottle opener/cap lifter. It also puts holes, actually more like long slits, quite easily in the lid of a can. So call it what you want. ::shrug::
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Posting one of a few Coke Knife with Truck
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Here is one I have always liked. The tang is marked Krusius Brothers Solingen Germany. I got it in the 1990's. I think it was actually made from Krusius parts by James Parker. Still, it is a well made knife with nice bone, good fit and finish, and a "Drink Coca Cola" blade etch.
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hardman wrote: Sat Jun 20, 2020 3:16 am Here is one I have always liked. The tang is marked Krusius Brothers Solingen Germany. I got it in the 1990's. I think it was actually made from Krusius parts by James Parker. Still, it is a well made knife with nice bone, good fit and finish, and a "Drink Coca Cola" blade etch.
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Many nice and original authorized Coca Cola advertisers being posted. Some I have never seen before. ::tu::
I have the eight below collected from over the years.
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2. Imperial Stainless USA (Lobster) With etched razor blade on master blade.
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3. Schrade Walden N.Y. USA
4. Stainless Cutlery Co. New York City
5.Coca Cola Co. Atlanta
6. Syracuse U.S.A.

The below 15 pictured Coca Cola knives are fantasy knives. There are of course many more fantasy Coke knives than pictured. These are usually produced to deceive collectors, and are produced without the permission or the sanction of The Coca-Cola Company. Shown below are just a few of the many Coca-Cola items that are often misrepresented to purposefully fool the unaware. Some are obvious and others are very well done. Many of them were produced illegally and have absolutely no value as a Coca-Cola collectible.
It is up to the collector to educate himself before spending money. Online auction sites (mostly eBay) sell many of them weekly.

Also note that Coca-Cola never produced knives with World's Fair markings, mostly 1933 World's fair. These appeared at flea markets in the early 70's and have been fooling people ever since. They are low quality and simple and cheap to produce.

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Old Folder wrote: Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:36 am Many nice and original.....
Very nice collection Dan. ::tu::
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I've got a couple. The 72 I can only find it in a group pic.
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doglegg wrote: Thu Jun 25, 2020 1:05 pm I've got a couple. The 72 I can only find it in a group pic.
Floyd, you've been holding out on me.
Put that picture in the "72 Clone" thread. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Old Folder wrote: Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:36 am Many nice and original authorized Coca Cola advertisers being posted. Some I have never seen before. ::tu::
I have the eight below collected from over the years.
:shock: Very nice collection Dan! ::tu:: ::nod:: Thanks for showing those to us! ::handshake:: ::super_happy::
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TPK wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:18 pm
Old Folder wrote: Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:36 am Many nice and original authorized Coca Cola advertisers being posted. Some I have never seen before. ::tu::
I have the eight below collected from over the years.
:shock: Very nice collection Dan! ::tu:: ::nod:: Thanks for showing those to us! ::handshake:: ::super_happy::
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Received this little Coca Cola Promo earlier this week. A Colonial Bottle opener with knife blade. Will add it to the other Coca Cola collectibles I have.
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Papa Bones wrote: Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:38 pm Received this little Coca Cola.....
Very nice advertising tool Smitty. ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:44 pm
Papa Bones wrote: Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:38 pm Received this little Coca Cola.....
Very nice advertising tool Smitty. ::tu::
Appreciate it Skip.
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Here is my one and only! :)
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woodwalker wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:21 pm Here is my one and only! :)
Very nice woodwalker ::tu::
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woodwalker wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:21 pm Here is my one and only! :)
::tu:: Kevin.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:03 pm
woodwalker wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:21 pm Here is my one and only! :)
::tu:: Kevin.
Thanks Skip! :D
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