C.W. Engels...

[AKC]

My sister and BIL recently went to Germany to attend the wedding of a friend. She asked before they left if I wanted anything. I half-jokingly said a small pocket knife that wouldn't get them in trouble with the TSA would be nice, but don't get too crazy...

This arrived in the mail today;

C.W. Engels Lockback in Stag. (I'm guessing at the pattern, a Swell Center, maybe?)

With one of the 25's for scale;

Length closed is 4" with a 3" blade. Nickel silver bolsters/brass liners and Stag scales with a badge shield. Pull is around 3 or 4 with tight lockup and 0 play.

The workmanship is quite nice. And a lot more than I was expecting, to say the least.

I've seen some Engels knives come through my friends shop from time to time, usually WWII era pieces and I know they've been around since 1884, but that's about all I know. If any of our international brethren want to chime in with more information, feel free.

Of course, other owners of Engels are welcome to share...

 

[knarfeng]

That's nice knife, Alan.
Congrats!

hope the trip and wedding went well.

 

[5K Qs]

Congrats on the splendid German knife (and the superb sister), AKC!! :thumbup::thumbup:

- GT

 

[Peregrin]

Nice looking knife! It looks like a Gunstock pattern to me. Although a little less pronounced.

 

[scruffuk]

A very nice looking pocket knife sir. :thumbup:

 

[Ratbert]

Beautiful knife and a wonderful gift!