The date stamp is 13971. This knife was made in the 1st half of 1979.
The model number is 3573. This Puma knife is over 35 years old.
This is a chance to own a great piece of Puma cutlery history. This fine Puma Boot Knife has a fixed blade and is a full tang knife. This knife measures 8" overall with a 4 1/4" blade.
The handle is genuine Sambar Stag with a lot of character. The stag handles are nice and well matched with lots of character. The blade is etched: PUMA HANDARBEIT - GERMANY ROSTFREI - BEST. The knife features a Puma Germany Original Leather Sheath.
It has gorgeous handles with lots of character that are pinned on with four brass rivets. The knife is a full tang construction. Overall the sheath is in mint condition and the knife is mint. It is a gorgeous and rare Puma knife. The Puma knife comes with the factory Puma yellow / green case.
The knife also has German Silver fittings. This Puma knife was hand made in Solingen Germany in 1979. It is truly a rare Puma knife that were made to the the highest quality in Solingen Germany. Note: The wood display stand does not come with the knife. Has a blade made of Germany Stainless Steel.
Blade Material: Stainless Blade Type: 3573 Blade Length: 4 1/4" Overall Length: 8" Sheath: High Quality Leather Sheath. Note: The wood display stand and Puma plaque do not come with the knife.
On May 26th the name "PUMA-Werk, Lauterjung und Sohn" is written down on the Solingen register of companies. So PUMA got known internationally before the II. During the second World War the production is put under the authority of the war industry. Return to the civilian production of pocket- and household knives. In cooperation with top forestray commissioner Walte Frevert, a numerous PUMA classics are developed (Waidbesteck, Jagdnicker, Waidmesser, universal hunting knife and hog spear).
The bloodhound leader Tassius designs the Rüdemann and the Wildtöte. PUMA develops the model White Hunter for the East african hunting organization. PUMA introduces the number system. Every model gets an examining number of its own, incl. Guarantee exercise book, with production year.
Renate von Frankenberg takes over the management in the PUMA-Werk. Oswald von Frankenberg and Ludwigsdorf dies and leaves an economically highly profitable and internationally recognized enterprise behind. Sale of PUMA-Werk to the Solinger family Hindrichs. Harald Lauer, already active in the enterprise since the end of the seventies, becomes Managing director of PUMA-Werk. Under his management new production methods are forced, e.
CNC controllers and laser technology. Sale to businessman Heiner Hiepass-Aryus and removal to the modern industrial area "Aufderhöhe". Next to the classic line PUMA offers its customers a series of very qualitative knives in traditional design under the label "PUMA IP" (PUMA I nternational P roduction). With "Puma TEC" the company completes its knife program with economically attractive, fixed blade and folding knives in a modern look. PUMA celebrates its 240 year company anniversary.In honor of the anniversary, new hunting knives series arise in classical PUMA style which modified according to the latest ergonomic knowledge. The traditional company provides a internet program "PUMA Individual" in which the customer can assemble his own original PUMA knife independently and individually. Contact: We value your feedback. You are also responsible for understand the Custom Laws in your country and by purchasing this item you are in compliance with all of your laws. We will not sell to minors.
Privacy Policy: No personal information will be shared with any person or company outside of Pratt's Collectible Cutlery. Thank you very much for viewing one of our knives. All handle materials used for knife handles are manufactured and they are not from an endangered species. Design by Sally Milo - MiloDesign. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution.Get Vendio Gallery - Now FREE! The item "1979 Vintage 3573 Fixed Blade Boot Knife With Sheath Mint In Puma Case #88" is in sale since Friday, August 12, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Folding Knives\Modern Folding Knives\Custom & Handmade". The seller is "pdpratt" and is located in Athens, Tennessee.
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