All About Pocket Knives

A newbie here who's acquired and used good knives all my life...

I have recently acquired six (6) each vintage Hen & Rooster pocket knives. I believe they are late 70's vintage; likely made during the Russell ownership era.

The following applies to all:

Handles: Stag (beautiful one-of- kind work)

Condition: New in Box. Absolutely pristine. NO signs of rust on blades; incredible factory original polish.

Models/Qty: (see 1978 Russell catalog page photo)

10-174/Two (2) each - 2 blade, 3 1/2" closed,

10-115/Two (2) each - 4 blade, 3" closed, and

10-116/Two (2) each - 3 blade, 3" closed.

Knife blades: Carbon Steel marked "Solingen, Gutmann, Germany". Unsharpened.

See attached photos for overview. More detailed photos can be provided.

I'm trying to help a friend in a tough spot find a good owner for these to offset his financial difficulties. Any recommendations?

Dan

Deej5775 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 05, 2025 6:55 pmI'm trying to help a friend in a tough spot find a good owner for these to offset his financial difficulties. Any recommendations?

Hi Dan!

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Nice

Thanks for the information.

Dan

Gutmann Cutlery Company started importing knives from Germany in 1949. During the late 1970s the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the German mark changed making German goods much more expensive for Americans. Consequently, Gutmann switched to importing most of their knives from Japan. Apparently Gutmann owned or paid to use the Hen & Rooster brand name when they imported your knives.