Mini Slipjoint Ireland? Help Please.

sixplymaple

sixplymaple

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I was cleaning a desk at my parents house and found this little guy behind a drawer. It's the smallest knife I have ever seen lol. Anyways, could somebody please give me some info on what it might be? I don't recognize the maker's mark, but maybe one of you guys will? I know it says "Ireland." Any info would be great. It's a cool little keychain knife.

I'm not into these old knives too much, I'm into survival and combat knives a lot more. The back/spine is spring loaded, but has no back lock. This would be classified as a slipjoint, correct?
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Jowika. Inexpensive knives from Ireland.
I don't know details or history about them but I just found this snippet of info on BF.

"Jowika Stahwlarenfabrik Eugen Weber & Altenbach KG was the full name of this German mfr of low-end mass market cutlery. It began prior to 1928 under the name Kleinwefers; became Jowika some time prior to 1939.

Jowika opened a branch factory in Listowel, Ireland, in 1960, which was acquired by Imperial Schrade in 1978. Closed about a year and a half before Schrade closed."

Schrade closed in 2004.
 
Oh wow, thanks for the info my man! I didn't even know the brand, so the little history snippet is helpful! :( Too bad it's not some rarity that's worth a bundle.

Thanks again!
 
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