BigBill
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What was the metal folding knife that had a kat symbol on it? It was painted black. They had a metal body. We had them as kids.
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ExRanger714
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You can find them new on Ebay for around 27 bucks or so...they have stainless as well as carbon steel
They used to be made by a company called Kauffman. Now they are made by Otter Messer, another German maker. A lot of variants are available now. A few years ago, Otter offered a brass handle that was nearly unobtanium for a year or so. There was one vendor in this country that had annexclusive and wanted an arm and a leg. I went to some lengths to get one from the manufacturer rather than pay the extortion.
Now they come in brass, copper, stainless, plus the original painted finish.
In WWII, these knives were popular with German soldiers, although they were never Wehrmacht issue. In due course, a lot of them ended up in the hands of GIs, who brought them home. In the fifties, they were favored by certain New York street gangs, and readily available in corner stores for about a buck a copy.
Now they come in brass, copper, stainless, plus the original painted finish.
In WWII, these knives were popular with German soldiers, although they were never Wehrmacht issue. In due course, a lot of them ended up in the hands of GIs, who brought them home. In the fifties, they were favored by certain New York street gangs, and readily available in corner stores for about a buck a copy.
dajonga
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I believe they are called......Kat knives.
I bought one off of ebay last year for about $25. I love the knife. I carry a knife every day, every where and this knife is just about perfect. Very Thin, which is excellent for front pocket carry. It weighs nothing.
If I lost it, I would buy another. The sideplates are black aluminum and they are getting a nice worn patina on them.
I have carried, and lost, some expensive knives over the last 30 years. Nowadays, any knife I carry needs to be sharp, small and under $30. Try one out. You'll like it.
I bought one off of ebay last year for about $25. I love the knife. I carry a knife every day, every where and this knife is just about perfect. Very Thin, which is excellent for front pocket carry. It weighs nothing.
If I lost it, I would buy another. The sideplates are black aluminum and they are getting a nice worn patina on them.
I have carried, and lost, some expensive knives over the last 30 years. Nowadays, any knife I carry needs to be sharp, small and under $30. Try one out. You'll like it.
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