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"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."
It's a shame the BF search software isn't worth tuppence these days, I've made a few lengthy posts about Jowika over the years
Thanks guys for the information, a lovely read and watch! I cant decide if the British and Irish management were naive in selling out so that the market share could be amalgamated or if they were so inefficient that they had to go. Probably a bit of both.
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