Wolfertz and Company jack

[silenthunterstudios]

I came across a box of junk knives, and saw a two blade jack (spear point with a long pull, just like I like em), with the tang stamp Wolfertz and Company, Allentown, at a gun show yesterday. No stamp for origin of manufacture. AAPK stated that they stamp was from 1905-1944. Possibly German made for the firm, or made by them in Allentown PA? Anyway, a really nice jack. I am on Tapatalk on my phone, and cannot post pics because I am not a basic member, I am going to try a link. Anyway, it looks like they were a razor and cutlery company, and switched to home furnishings in the early 1900s.

I bought it, ten bucks didn't seem too high for it's condition. Handles were very fat, really light pull on the main blade, almost non existent, but could still find the half stop. The pen blade had a bit of a snap, and both blades had lots of life left. This was a worker I believe, nothing dainty about it, but a nice knife. Spots etc, but looks to be well cared for.

Anyone got a Wolfertz?

 

[VCM3]

I had one once. I do believe that company went on to make furniture. But from what I read,in the earlier stages they had grinding wheels , powered by dogs on tread mills.

 

[singin50]

Yes, I have one in brass handles. Very solid knife even though it has been sharpened quite a bit and half the main blade is gone. The 3 brothers Carl, Fred and Charles ran the firm until 1905. In 1944 they changed over to home furnishings.

 

[paulhilborn]

I just saw a beautiful Barlow of theirs on a large auction site...pristine condition:thumbup:

 

[Ryanjames1122]

I actually have a C.F.Wolfertz that I'm tying to find info on it has 3 blades and a nail file and pearl handers it is in ruff shape 2 of the 3 blades are broke and the pearl is broke on 1 side

 

[philllll]

I've got a couple of swell-ends. One marked Wolfertz & Co and the other C.F. Wolfertz & Co. They're both very well built.

The dog-powered grinding wheel is a fun piece of trivia!