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SOLD for this Vintage 1981 Kissing Crane Stiletto KC 48 Pocket Knife made in Germany. Payment by check, money order, or Paypal. Ships free 2-day small box priority mail the day of payment.

This is a beautiful vintage stiletto that looks like it has rarely, if ever, been carried, never sharpened, with a centered blade. However it doesn't have the box so I'm selling it as used. In the pictures it shows some grease at the junction of the blade and the handle. That just wipes off, which I should have done before taking the pics.

The stiletto was manufacturered in Rostfrei, Germany and has rosewood handle inserts, brass bolsters, pins, and Kissing Crane emblem on the handle It is a stainless steel lockback with brass handle liners. Measurements are blade length is a large 4", OAL is 9", and closed is 5". Here is some info I found about it on the great weaponcollector's website.

"Kissing Crane KC-48 Stiletto

Kissing Crane knives are produced by the Robert Klaas factory in Solingen, Germany, where master cutlers have been crafting quality knives for over 175 years. This line of Classic stiletto knives are assembled and polished by hand, making each knife a work of art. These knives have been a favorite for many generations and continue to be in strong demand by the serious collector. The Solingen 420 stainless steel blade features a double locking mechanism that "catches" the blade in a half-closed position for extra safety. Each knife has genuine stag handles (this one has rosewood), brass bolsters, linings, and an inlaid shield.

The Blade is beautifully etched with the Stiletto name and sword logo. Also etched on blade...KISSING CRANE GERMANY..KC-48 GERMANY.
Blade is tang stamped KISSING CRANE with the two cranes logo on one side, KC 48 Rostfrei on the other. The overall length open is 9".
Stainless steel spine and locking mechanism
Nice polished brass liners and bolsters.
Brass Kissing Crane shield inlaid into handle.


Dimensions -

Type: Folding
Closed Length: 4.5"
Knife Lock: back lock
Handle Material: genuine stag
Blade Edge: plain
Blade Type: spear point
Blade Material: 420 Stainless
Blade Color: Silver"

Here is a great YouTube video of this model knife in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH2r3EfGD7Y

Add this KIssing Crane to your collection.
 
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I bought one like it in the mid 1980s, it came new from smkw but had no box. So if its got factory grease on it, it may be mint.
 
brownshoe said:
I bought one like it in the mid 1980s, it came new from smkw but had no box. So if its got factory grease on it, it may be mint.
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I cleaned the grease off, it does not appear to have ever been used, sharpened, carried, etc. I think it is very cool collectible for the money.
 
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