Schmachtenberg

[inkster]

Hi I was trying to find out all I can, including value on this knife. i couldn't get a good picture of the tang stamp, but here is what it says.

Schmachtenberg
soligen
germany

The other blade says.


Schmachtenberg
BROS
Germany


This knife has awesome half stops and great snap.

Thanks in advance.

Chris

[smiling-knife]

Hi inkster. Goins has a listing for Schmachtenberg bros (surprised they could fit that all on a blade). According to Goins, they had an import company based in New York and a factoy in Solingen from 1887-1939. The fact that is says Germany probably means that it was imported after the 1890s. I don't know the value. Looks well loved and a quality knife though. I hope this helps a little. s-k

added: if it is made from stainless steel that would narrow the age range to 1920s-1939.

[inkster]

Thank you very much. It does look like it was treated well. The handles are stainless, or at least they appear to be. I'm not sure about the blades though. You wouldn't belive the snap it has, especially for it's age. It looks like it used to say something on the main blade as well, but that's almost gone, and the blades were used quite a bit, as you can see they must have neen sharpened many many times, unles they were made in that odd shape

I picked it up at a antique shop upstate New York, about 3 years ago or so.

[inkster]

I finally got a decent pic of the tang Tripods are fun Please let me know if this helps. I just put it on ebay. if you happen to have anymore good info. I would edit the auction to add it.

[Mossdancer]

Hi Inkster;
I realize you may not want to, but if you dont mind please put a link to your E sale. I have an old bone handled one.
wb

[inkster]

Here's the auction number 250054167511 I'm having a hard time linking the address. I am on someone else's computer. This thing is wrecked.

[Mossdancer]

Hey Inkster;
Thanks,
wb

[inkster]

No problem Brother