Production Knives--Puma

CZU · Apr 3, 2020

What I would call regular production knives, there is nothing custom about them, just a nicer grade of knife. At least to me they are and for these I didn't think it would be a hard thing to do to get all of them in the series. Puma called these the Aristocrat series and I am missing several, the ones that are most expensive of course. These are all NIB with paperwork, after getting them out yesterday it looks like I have some tarnishing going on. I'm missing the big one, the 915 Emperor along with some of the dual blade models. Top to Bottom: 910 Prince, 905 Duke, 900 Earl, and 895 Lord.

leonardocarrillo · Apr 3, 2020

Very nice collection, all knives bearing the PUMA brand are of very high quality. In my country (Argentina) they are very expensive, they can cost double or triple that in the United States.

Flattop5 · Apr 3, 2020

I own one Puma knife (a 1977 Deer Hunter with wood handles), but, it annoys me how expensive Puma knives are. Often, the old ones cost $500 to $600 dollars or more. That's ridiculous. Will a Puma out-perform a Buck or Boker knife? No. I own all three brands. I do, however, like the rough stag on some Puma knives. Great. I don't really like smooth stag. It should be rough.

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Lonestar57 · Apr 3, 2020

Of all the pocket knives I have ( a lot) I've only got one Puma but very proud of it. My Dad gave it to me in back in the early 80's.

900 Earl made in 1976.

.38SuperMan · Apr 3, 2020

I have one my dad gave me around 64. I carried It in high school and for many years after. He also gave me several small hen and roosters I carry from time to time. I’ve had them about 45 years I guess.

Rock185 · Apr 4, 2020

Those stag scales on Puma knives are good looking. I bought a new Planter upwards of 50 years ago, a White Hunter probably 25 or so years ago, and an OVAL/Jermer Design model 10-15 years ago. Not a collector, but I think they are quality knives and just enjoy owning them.

357-RevolverGuy · Apr 4, 2020

Those regular production German knives of decades ago would be what custom knives are today, in terms of fit and quality. They may have been production but they were definitely hand made.

Those are beautiful by the way. Puma still makes knives today but it's much harder to find anything with that gnarly stag.

Capt. F. · Apr 4, 2020

My Puma White Hunter along with my Lew Horton 624.
It was for sale in a local swap rag two years ago. As you can see it was never used. Outrageous price of $200.
A friend who was in Special Forces in Vietnam said his outfit was issued 4” Colt Pythons and Puma White Hunter knives before they headed over seas. When his tour was done they got to keep the knives but not the Pythons.

505Gibbs · Apr 4, 2020

The brass bolster on the Puma's is not immune to tarnish although I had several and cleaned them periodically the one thing I didn't try was to apply Ren wax after a clean up. Something to think about if you have the product.

Texas Star · Apr 4, 2020

I'm quite fond of Pumas and have several.

One is like the Prince but has white Micarta scales in lieu of stag. It's called the Whitetail.

Their Outdoor and Hunter's Pal models are excellent outdoors knives. The M-3589 is a fancier version of the Outdoor, with a German silver guard and a plate for the owner's initial in the stag handle . Mine has a green sheath, apparently usual in Germany.

mauser9 · Apr 4, 2020

Like those folders pictured above. Gotta go over Puma's current line. I read these days 440C stainless being used? Only one I have is a Skinner model bought back in 67. Price was around $30. Glad I held onto that one! Pumaster carbon steel back then. I know collectors often seek out the vintage ones.

Texas Star · Apr 4, 2020

Because German labor is so costly, Puma has some knives made now in Spain.These aren't the traditional Solingen-made ones, but different models. They look good in photos, but I haven't seen any in person.

I have a Spanish knife by Muela, their Tornado model, much like a SEAL 2000 by SOG. It seems to be a quality product. Ditto for other Muela knives handled in a store. The better Spanish makers do good work.

The first Puma I bought was in about 1970, a Hunter's Pal. I think I paid $17.00 at a discount center. Hmmm...The figure of $11.00 seems right, actually. I think $17.00 was the suggested retail price.

To put that in perspective, I earned $1.43 an hour as a page at the library, working my way through college on the GI Bill. (For our non American members, the GI Bill was/is a government assistance program for former military personnel to attend college.)

Drm50 · Apr 4, 2020

Hardware stores use to be full of stag handled German made knives that put today’s offerings to shame. They cost less than the American brands at the time. But American knives were top quality at the time too.
90% of today’s knives are cold blanked stainless with fancy handles.

OLDSTER · Apr 4, 2020

Rock185 said:
Those stag scales on Puma knives are good looking. I bought a new Planter upwards of 50 years ago, a White Hunter probably 25 or so years ago, and an OVAL/Jermer Design model 10-15 years ago. Not a collector, but I think they are quality knives and just enjoy owning them.

I've always thought the Puma White Hunter to be one of the neatest knives ever.

mauser9 · Apr 4, 2020

OLDSTER said:
I've always thought the Puma White Hunter to be one of the neatest knives ever.

Yeah agree. Dream knife to own when I was young. Was a few bucks short for the White Hunter so I ended up with the Skinner! Not a bad choice though.

bamacisa · Apr 4, 2020

In about 1971, I ordered three Puma knives from Gutman Co'' They had a minimum order requirement of $25. I had to order three Puma knives to make that order. I still have all three knives. Two game wardens and a hunters pal.

18robert · Apr 4, 2020

a couple months ago i picked up a puma game warden, in the box, unused at my local pawn shop, they treat me real well. i buy a lot of guns and knives from them. also have the gerber fs2 i carried as a deputy and city cop in the 70's.

Texas Star · Apr 4, 2020

OLDSTER said:
I've always thought the Puma White Hunter to be one of the neatest knives ever.

Many feel that way, and I like mine. But the rounded point won't stab well. I do like the idea of hacking at gristle or small branches with the back edge, saving the main edge for sharper needs.

I think the White Hunter turned out well for a knife designed by a committee! (a group of members of the East Africa Professional Hunters Assn.)

Their famous Model 959 folder is too thick for practical use, for me. I have the Model 943, which does all I need in a
lockblade folder. Has a spear blade and a saw blade, incorporating a bottle opener and a small screwdriver, and a corkscrew. The corkscrew is larger than on Swiss Army knives and works better.

boykinlp · Apr 4, 2020

Always wanted a Puma White Humter. Maybe one day..........soon.

Larry

crazyphil · Apr 4, 2020

I have quite a few knives, but only one Puma. It is one of my favorites.
It's a Prince. Comes close to matching up with my Grasshorns on my
Model 10 snub.
The RSS (Revolver Super Speed) is a Seventrees design, made
by Ken Null. Gunbelt by Haugen.

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