I'm not sure if this is a traditional knife or not. It's a folder with a lockback. My basic question is opinions on the fit and finish of the Hartkopf pocket knives from anyone who may be familiar with them. I know they are german made but not much else. thanks!
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Hartkopf pocket knives
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I have a lockback as well. My father in law picked up several knives for me when he made a trip to Germany in the spring. The fit and finish on the one I received is excellent. Right now it's in the safe and has only cut some paper, but I was impressed. Can't speak for the brand in general, just the one I have handled and own. Can't post pics right now - most of my knives are still in hiding after a recent move. Good luck with your decision.
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I have been lucky enough to have been gifted a Hartkopf lockback form a fellow member.
It just so happens that I was carrying it this weekend whilst scrumping apples round at my parents.
I have been really taken by this knife. It looks very classy and is very well put together. The blade has also take a great edge.
Here is a link to the 'thank you' thread http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...hts-courtesy-of-Uncle-Andi?highlight=HARTKOPF
It just so happens that I was carrying it this weekend whilst scrumping apples round at my parents.
I have been really taken by this knife. It looks very classy and is very well put together. The blade has also take a great edge.
Here is a link to the 'thank you' thread http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...hts-courtesy-of-Uncle-Andi?highlight=HARTKOPF
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Jone and Thom have summed it to a good explanation of Hartkopf knives. I´m really a fan of these great knives which are still made in Germany and nowhere else.
I´ve owned over a dozen of them and all them were great; well finished pieces of cutlery and a great steel that takes a fine egde and keeps it a long time.
Here´s my latest Hartkopf knife
I think I need to take a pic with all of my Friedrich Hartkopfs together
I´ve owned over a dozen of them and all them were great; well finished pieces of cutlery and a great steel that takes a fine egde and keeps it a long time.
Here´s my latest Hartkopf knife
I think I need to take a pic with all of my Friedrich Hartkopfs together
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I need to get me one in Stag. Germans do Stag really well.
Hartkopf makes quality knives and I have seen some with excellent fit and finish and some with lacking fit and finish (non-centered blades, slight gaps, rough walk and talk). Most are finished pretty well though. Their damascus blades are some of the nicest I have seen in Germany.
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You can´t go wrong with a Böker Winzermesser. I got a Böker Sportsmesser (Anniversary Edition) this year for my 30th birthday
@siggy: I never got disappointed with Hartkopf Knives. Never got a bad one... but you are right, some had slight gaps and noncentered blades. Nothing at all that would bother me when I buy a user.
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I think you do, too!!JI think I need to take a pic with all of my Friedrich Hartkopfs together
Thom, would you please post a pic of yours, so we can see how it's getting on? I really like it, and think it looks quite handy.
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By puukkoman's request....
And in hand....
The depth of this blade makes this a great food prepping knife as I can 'chef chop' with it rather than slice (if that makes sense).
Also, it is a slender package and the overall weight is a lot less than you would expect. Its reassuring rather than hefty.
It really is a favorite of mine. Thanks again to you Andi :thumbup:
And in hand....
The depth of this blade makes this a great food prepping knife as I can 'chef chop' with it rather than slice (if that makes sense).
Also, it is a slender package and the overall weight is a lot less than you would expect. Its reassuring rather than hefty.
It really is a favorite of mine. Thanks again to you Andi :thumbup:
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I have one Hartkopf knife. I think it dates to the early 1900s. It has a somewhat unusual corkscrew. The worm is not fixed to the handle but is free to slide along a channel. When fully extended laterally, it catches on a post and swings outward until locked at 90 degrees. The benefit being that the worm is much longer than those typically attached in the middle of the handle on similar sized knife. Hope this makes sense and is of interest..
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Interesting knife S-K :thumbup:
My only Hartkopf is contemporary
My only Hartkopf is contemporary
I have one Hartkopf knife. I think it dates to the early 1900s. It has a somewhat unusual corkscrew. The worm is not fixed to the handle but is free to slide along a channel. When fully extended laterally, it catches on a post and swings outward until locked at 90 degrees. The benefit being that the worm is much longer than those typically attached in the middle of the handle on similar sized knife. Hope this makes sense and is of interest..
Now that's a cool knife!