Klotzli folder

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Campbellclanman

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Hi everyone.
Ok..I have ( to me ) what seems to be something a wee bit odd? this folder I first saw I thought was a buck at a very quick glance-second glance-I thought..nope there some slight differences..
ok..a bit more than slight :o

All I can find on this maker is the very late model Klotzli folders-and people seem to speak very highly of them.

This one seems to be earlier..and ( as you know) I am not all that switched on to folders...but there is something about this knife that tells me it is more than a quick $2.00 job.
There is a feeling of very good quality with this knife-the snap is a "high" crisp snap when opening, and a nice positive snap when closing.
The fit of the knife is nice- ok..I think very nice.
N/S bolsters, brass liners, brass pins..I like the blade...although it does have sharpeneing marks-but not too bad, I could clean them up-but I am loathe to do that.
A heavy bugger of a knife, and the wooden scales are almost, and posibly could be ebony?..they do have the SLIGHTEST red tinge...but I have never seen Rosewood this dark.

If anyone knows about this knife? please tell me everything you can..or sites that you may be able to refer me to?...I have soaked this in my favourite..Mineral oil... again, it has very nice action.
I very much appreciate your time in reading this-and Im looking forward to somefeedback on this.
Please forgive me for the extremely poor quality phot's..its night time here, and all my shots turn to custard at night time ...but it should give you a good idea if you know the knife?
Thank you,
Duncan.

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I can't tell you about the knife, but I can tell you that if you email Klotzli with a question, they are quite good about responding.
 
That's a very interesting knife you have there! Klotzli makes very fine knives, I would imagine that knife is no exception. Shoddy workmanship is anathema to the Swiss, they only make first-rate goods. Ebony would be my guess on the wood as well. The only thing I can tell you about that knife is that it's very, very nice. :thumbup:
 
Klotzli makes very nice "gentleman's" folding knives, usually with a touch of tactical styling. Sort of "semi-production" that is not quite custom, but mostly handmade in small quantities, ala Chris Reeve or William Henry. This may be an early model. It should be of decent quality and quite interesting as an historical piece, but also a fine using knife if you go that route. Nice score.
 
Thanks guys!!...when the post lady left...I raced my dog up the stairs with renewed vigour ...bursting with antisipation of the opening of the package, the dog totally cheated-cut me off...sending me into the door jamb ..the lil'....

lol...ok...she won the race...but I felt pretty good as a second comer once I opened up the package that revealed this knife!!!
It does have quality...and after my work today I must go out...but I am hoping to have some photo time on Sunday for better shots!
Thank you for your help so far-great :thumbup:
 
There are a lot of woods that look like ebony, and there are different types of ebony. African blackwood is even more expensive, heavier and denser, and more stable than many ebonies.
Can't tell by looking at the knife...
 
Klötzli is a family company, they started making knives in the 19th Century.
This model is definitely older than say 10 years because since then their designs are always high-tech (by famous designers).
My modern-style Klötzlis are as well made as anything from anyone. I think they are Europe's CRK, because of the similar precision and attention to detail; the knives are more gentlemeny (but sturdy) though.
Enjoy your knife, it should be excellent!
 
That is cool. I am familiar with some of their modern knives, but have not seen a lock back by them until now.

Thanks for taking the time to post it.
 
It has a lot of similarities to the Puma knives of 30 years ago or so. Very similar blade and handles shapes. A little different handle material.

Ed
 
Cheers, and thank you guys for the helpfull comments...i promise I will post better photo's..my apologies for not getting time in the weekend to do this for you, but they WILL happen.
I really like this knife-plain-as Ed has mentioned..has the fashion of Puma and Buck.
 
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Hi guys, first I would like to apologise for the delay in getting some ( only slightly ) better shots....
I have e-mailed Klotzli...but no responce...I dont expect them to drop everything just for me..I will try them again though-I thought that they may have been interested themselves??

guys/gals...what do you think that wood may be on those scales?...Im sure its Ebony...but open to your thoughts,
Thanks for looking..
Duncan

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Looks like their version of the venerable Buck 110. I've never seen a lockback with liners like that, that must be a stout knife! Since they are still in business, you might send them an email along with your newest pics to see if they can give any more information.
 
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Looks like their version of the venerable Buck 110. I've never seen a lockback with liners like that, that must be a stout knife! Since they are still in business, you might send them an email along with your newest pics to see if they can give any more information.
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Hi joe-bob...Yes..that is exactly what I will do, thank you for that, and it is a very stout knife...Im sure this will be with me for a long, long time.
Thanks for your interest-much appreciated :thumbup:
 
Sure is a sturdy looking knife. I think you are right & the scales ebony.
mitch
 
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