Russian traditional folders?

[lambertiana]

I like this one. Can you tell me more about it?

I am interested in seeing more traditional folders from any time in the CCCP period.

 

[Rostovsky]

There's not much to tell. The model is relatively new. Wide distribution has not yet received. AUS-8 steel. On the handle of the Caucasian walnut. The cost is about $ 7.The knife is not mine, I got it in passaround. I will buy such. Generally have a lot of knives of the USSR. If you don't mind, I'll tell you a little bit and show you.

 

[Cambertree]

Thank you Rostovsky. I'd also be very interested to see and hear more of the Russian and CCCP era knives in your collection.

The Kizlyar knives are quite popular here in Australia with hunters and outdoors people.

We have seen knives made in Gorky in this thread. Were there other areas or cities which were particularly associated with cutlery production? Was Tula also a cutlery producing city, in addition to its other industries?

 

[Rostovsky]

Wow! Australia! Fantastic!Interestingly, in Kizlyar know about it?

 

[Rostovsky]

Весь металл. 1980-е.

 

[Cambertree]

Wow! Australia! Fantastic!Interestingly, in Kizlyar know about it?

Yes, Kizlyar have an office and knife showroom in Sydney. As well as their own knives, they also import and sell other European knives and outdoor gear.

Their knives are also said to be quite popular with Australian soldiers.

 

[Lee D]

I’ve nearly bought this one numerous times.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Kizlyar-Supreme-Knives-Gent-Pocket--37478

 

[kvaughn]

I vaguely remember seeing on here about Russian convicts being allowed to make knives for sale to the public.
I know it doesn't sound right but I'm pretty sure it was on here.--Does anyone else remember this?--KV

 

[lambertiana]

Весь металл. 1980-е

I especially like the one on top with the blades open. Were these knives very common?

 

[Rostovsky]

These are variants of the same knife, differing only in the pattern of overlays. The number of tools is the same. Produced at the plant Vorsma in the town of Gorky. They were very common. I've had a few of these. But one broke, the other lost, nothing left. I bought them now at flea markets.

 

[brownshoe]

I vaguely remember seeing on here about Russian convicts being allowed to make knives for sale to the public.
I know it doesn't sound right but I'm pretty sure it was on here.--Does anyone else remember this?--KV

I remember the same thread. I think it was in the Levine forum & Makandar participated.

 

[kvaughn]

I remember the same thread. I think it was in the Levine forum & Makandar participated.

I did a search there and couldn't find it. I think you're right about Makandr being involved.--KV

 

[Will Power]

In Solzhenitsyn's One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich the protagonist is stowing some scrap material at the end of the novel to make a knife from. Strictly 'forbidden' in the Gulag, but common and a useful tool and currency.

 

[Rostovsky]

Купил охотничий нож в 1985 году, когда учился в старших классах. Какое-то время носил его в школу, тогда это не возбранялось, если не афишировать. Он ездил со мной на летнюю школу, полевые работы, производственную практику в институте, военные сборы, командировки. Потом лежал в ящике с инструментами в гараже, через много лет снова нашёл его, в приличном состоянии. А совсем недавно на барахолке смог купить такой же почти новый, с такой же подкладкой, такого же цвета. Это была одна из самых популярных моделей.

 

[Rostovsky]

Штопор погиб героической смертью в борьбе с алкоголем.

Characteristic feature. Almost all the knives of the Soviet era, there are figures that indicate the cost of the knife at retail. At a different price, it was impossible to sell knives or other goods. Planned economy. A little more expensive it was possible to sell goods in the far North, which were cut off from the mainland by the vast expanses of the tundra and taiga. There the goods were delivered either by air or using the nuclear icebreaker fleet. Often the cost of transportation exceeded the cost of the goods.

 

[brownshoe]

I have a Soviet knife and it too has the price. Small fixed blade with a acrylic handle and decorative pouch sheath. A friend brought it home to me from Uzbakistan. Very sharp, pretty and useful blade.

 

[Rostovsky]

With your permission, shall we continue?

 

[Rostovsky]

Another very popular knife of those times - Squirrel. Cost inexpensive, three times cheaper than the previous hunter, sold on every corner. Currently, one Russian brand has revived this model. The truth is it is made in China, but thanks for that.

 

[Rostovsky]

the so-called knife-fish. Used as a gift. I had a few when I was a kid, all gone. Not my collection. I have one now-a black one. Photo with permission of the owner of the collection.

 

[Rostovsky]