The Puma knife company is based in Solingen, Germany. It is one of the highly-reputable knife-making companies that helped give that city the nickname “City of Knives”. Puma has been making knives for over two hundred and thirty years.
This knife is a new step for the company — German know-how and tradition coupled with Japanese blade-making. The Damascus blade is forged in the age-old Japanese tradition of Katana sword-making, making it extremely durable, strong, and amenable to sharpening.
The ABS handle is durable, with a checkered stainless-steel construction for a secure grip.
Features of this Puma Knife:
- 4.5 inches when closed
- Damascus stainless steel blade with Rockwell 60 hardness for easy sharpening
- Riveted, brushed stainless steel handle
- Will accept lanyard
Randall Made Knives has been producing high-quality knives for nearly seventy years. Founded by W.D. “Bo” Randall, these knives are known for their hand-made quality workmanship.
Delving into the world of Japanese sword collecting is a bit like drinking from a fire hose. There’s a lot of information out there and it’s difficult to make sense of it all. For a new collector, it’s hard to distinguish fakes from the real thing, and it’s tricky to learn about all the different types of militaria available online. I can’t hope to provide you with a good overview here, but I can provide links to comprehensive sources, and point out some of the items currently available for sale.
After a long, successful career in the US Military, Thomas M. Johnson embarked on a career as a writer. Specializing in German edged weapons and other German militaria, he is considered on of the leading authorities on the subject.
Another high-quality knife from Case. This is an oversized pocket knife, measuring five inches closed. Includes a gut hook, drop point blade, and saw blade.
This is a replica of the last sword issued by the US Navy. A cutlass design, it’s often referred to as a “pirate sword” due to the sweeping cup and hilt design. This saber was issued to sailors from 1917 until the mid-1940’s. In 1949, it was officially made obsolete by the Navy. It had replaced the previous standard issue, a fifty-seven year old model designed in 1960.
It’s very difficult, and often expensive, to find original WWII daggers. For a serious militaria collector, a replica will often make due as a place-holder or to fill in gaps in a collection. This replica is representative of the period, and is perfect for a collector or history buff.
An attractive folding knife built with the quality you’ve come to expect from Case. A member of the Image series and tested XX, this one features a smooth natural bone handle with scenes of Elk Trapping laser-etched on both sides.
Hosted by Michael Janich, an accomplished instructor who specializes in edge-weapon self-defense. One of the only available DVDs devoted solely to the balisong knife.
What an amazing set of knives — this is the Centennial Knife Set produced by WR Case in 1989 to commemorate their 100th anniversary of making high-quality knives.