Explorer Brand gutmann's from Solingen

[JonTerry]

Hi guys,

I have recently researched this Knife that I purchased, and found out some interesting history on this flash in the pan brand.
I am now actively seeking more of them for my collection as the story intriuges me tbh.
What are you thoughts on this knife ??

Cheers JT

 

[Stelth]

They were big in the 80s.

 

[afishhunter]

Very nice. The stag looks great/fitting.
Is it Buck 110/Old Timer 6OT/7OT size or is it smaller?

 

[Stelth]

It looks a bit like the Puma lockbacks. It even has a square nail nick, like they do.


After a brief search I found this:

 

[Stelth]

Puma Knife Company USA: History

1957 – Kurt Gutmann of Gutmann Cutlery Company in New York becomes the U.S. distributor.

 

[JonTerry]

Yep this one is the same size as the 110

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/373446994115211684/

 

[brownshoe]

Gutmann imported Pumas in the 1980s