J. A. Henckels Safari Knife Rare Germany

HENCKELS INTEGRAL SAFARI MODEL 2111 - SOLINGEN GERMANY. Listed is an vintage and rare German hunting/skinning/survival knife - the.

S Integral Safari Model 211. Perfect for joggers hikers urban walkers or hunters. Relatively rare especially in near-mint condition. Henckels known for its kitchen cutlery, but also made combat knives for the 3.

Reich as well as hunting knives on a very limited basis. Its integral one-piece construction guarantees its strong performance and durability. Its blade has an unusual, flat-grind. The knife measures 9.50- inches overall with a 4.5-inch blade. It comes with the original leather sheath. Light superficial marks and wear to blade handle, & brown leather sheath. The leather is hand stitched and riveted, and secure brass strap retention stud, stamped "Made in Germany". This knife is hand forged from a single piece of heat treated & hardened Solingen carbon steel, constructed full tang with brass pinned wooden scales with deep finger grooves. The blade is jimped at the top near the handle & a generous choil allows for precise cutting. The blade is stamped J.

Solingen Germany, along with the famous twin-stick figure logo and the Model Number 2111. The deep finger grooves the handle provide unmatched ergonomic control and feels great when held. Note: Blades marked "Zwillingwerk" are premium forged not stamped and are priced accordingly. The Henckels Company used the name Henckels Zwillingwerk during the early to mid-1900s including the period of the 3.

Reich during which time they made dress & combat knives for the German Military. The Company today is one of the World's largest knifemakers. Always comply with local and or state laws.

All knives should be handled with extreme care and cleaned after each use to keep them in good condition.

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