Rare Balisong

ChungSan

ChungSan

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I thought everyone might enjoy this. I know the pics aren't as good as they should be, but I tried really hard with no luck.

My guess it was made in Madrid due to the marking on the one handle. Other than that I don't know anything about this one.

If anyone has any information about this one I would greatly appreciate it.

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Chung San

Butterfly Knife Exchange
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[This message has been edited by ChungSan (edited 10-02-2000).]
 
D.R.G.M is a German company. I have a small knife tool set made by them that my grandfather brought back from there right after ww1. An old timer told me it was the Gerber Berns Otter company, and what I have does have a outline of a otter on it. Thanks, JohnR7
 
D.R.G.M. is not a German company, but rather an abreviation for Germany, particularly before WWI as I recall. Deutch Republic something, something. Anyway, This is an old knife. I have a very similar knife in my collection. DRGM is clearly German, but Madrid on the handle and bull logo seem to indicate Spain. The whole thing is very similar to older Bontgen and Sabin stuff. I've been meaning to ask Bernard Levine for his opinion. You might post your pictures over on his forum and see what he has to say.



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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
 
>>D.R.G.M. is not a German company, but rather an abreviation for Germany

I did do a little bit of checking on that. It stands for "Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchmuster - German (State) Patent or protected prototype" Used between 1891-1945. It was the patent protection system of Germany at that time. That is why it is followed by a number. Thanks JohnR7
<img src=http://www.bullworks.net/virtual/newstuff/189807cu.JPG>
 
You know, this thread is just to perfect for Mr. Levine's forum. The pictures that Mr. Changsan have presented to us are good. So, I'm going to abuse my Mike-given authority as moderator and just move this tread over to Mr. Levine's forum. Unfortunately, that will close it here. I hope nobody minds me doing this.



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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
 
Wow! I can unlock threads too.

But, I promise you that I will only use my powers for good.



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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
 
Thanks, Gollnick
Bernard Levine replied with:
I wrote up an identical knife in Knife World in the past year or two. It was made by Bontgen & Sabin of Solingen, under their 1880 patent for open-channel handles on a butterfly knife.
Up into the 19th century, every European country had its own standard of measurement, and some countries had several. Some traditional systems continued in use even after the metric system was adopted.

MADRID on one of the rulers means it is graduated in Spanish inches, which would have been used both in Spain and in Spanish colonies, such as Cuba and the Philippines.

BRL...

P.S. You oughta read the thread in this forum about using a scanner instead of a camera for knife pictures, especially for closeups of markings.



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Chung San

Butterfly Knife Exchange
www.butterflyknifeexchange.com
"A new kind of balisong store"
 
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