1986 Puma 700 Mini 4 Star Folder Knife With Jacaranda Handles Mint Factory Box +

Description: 1986 "Warehouse Find" Puma 700 Mini 4 Star Folder Knife With Jacaranda Handles Mint In Factory Green / Green Box PLEASE DO NOT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS FINE PUMA COLLECTIBLE! Very nice mint 1986 Puma 700 Mini 4 Star Folder Knife. This knife has genuine jacaranda handles. the guarantee control number is 20681. This indicates this knife was hand made in the 1st half of 1986. The model number is 0700. The knife is over 30 years old. This is a chance to own a great piece of Puma cutlery history. This Puma model is not often seen. This Puma knife came from a collection of Puma knives that were owned by a Puma distributor. This knife is like it came from Puma. The knife has been untouched for 38 years. The box was only opened to take pictures of the knife. It is a stunning example of how Puma made knives.A few key facts about this Puma knife that has been stored for 38 years:1) The knife is mint / pristine / untouched as it came from Puma Works. 2) The knife has been stored in a warehouse for the past 38 years and was owned by a Puma distributor. 3) The knife has the original factory complete packaging as it came from Puma. 4) The knife comes with the gold Puma guarantee control tag. This knife measures 3" overall length with a 2" blade. The front tang is stamped: PUMA GERMANY STAINLESS. The rear tang is stamped 700 4 Stars. The knife features a jacaranda handle with four silver pins. The handles are gorgeous jacaranda with a lot of character to the grain.The knife includes the "Puma Proof Mark" on the blade: a small dot or ping on the blade was made with a diamond pointed needle, part of the Rockwell blade quality testing. The Rockwell sticker is also still intact.The Puma knife comes in the Puma clear top and green box. This Puma knife was hand made in Solingen Germany in 1981. It is truly a rare Puma knife that were made to the the highest quality in Solingen Germany at Puma Werks. Note: The Puma plaque does not come with the knife. All handle materials used for knife handles are manufactured and they are not from an endangered species. The knife handles are derived from dropped deer antlers. » Puma History1769Johann Wilhelm Lauterjung writes down his trademark in the knife makers role of Solingen - the PUMA history began. 1855His great-grandchild Nathanael (1815-1865) moved the production to the nearby city of Solingen1876His son, Ernst Otto Lauterjung (1855-1931) for the first time also manufactures pocket-knives, stilettos, sabers and hunting knives in an additional small factory. 1900On May 26th the name "PUMA-Werk, Lauterjung und Sohn" is written down on the Solingen register of companies.1920The sons Eugen (1883-1961) and Franz (1888-1976) build a second plant in Solingen and push the export. So PUMA got known internationally before the II. World War. 1936-1945During the second World War the production is put under the authority of the war industry. 1946Return to the civilian production of pocket- and household knives. 1953Oswald von Frankenberg and Ludwigsdorf (1915-1986), husband of Renate Lauterjung, changes the produktion on functional hunting-, fishing-, outdoor- and sporting 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. 1956PUMA develops the model White Hunter for the East african hunting organization.1964PUMA introduces the number system. Every model gets an examining number of its own, incl. guarantee exercise book, with production year.1967Renate von Frankenberg takes over the management in the PUMA-Werk.1986Oswald von Frankenberg and Ludwigsdorf dies and leaves an economically highly profitable and internationally recognized enterprise behind.1991Sale of PUMA-Werk to the Solinger family Hindrichs.1995Harald 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.g. CNC controllers and laser technology. 1998Sale to businessman Heiner Hiepass-Aryus and removal to the modern industrial area "Aufderhöhe". 2003Next to the classic line PUMA offers its customers a series of very qualitative knives in traditional design under the label "PUMA IP" ( PUMA International Production).2008With "Puma TEC" the company completes its knife program with economically attractive, fixed blade and folding knives in a modern look. 2009PUMA 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.2009 / 2010The traditional company provides a internet program "PUMA Individual" in which the customer can assemble his own original PUMA knife independently and individually. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Payments: We accept your credit cards or e-check through PayPal. We also accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover directly. Shipping Policy: We strive to ship your merchandise within 24 hours after we receive your cleared payment. Often your merchandise will be shipped the same day we receive your cleared payment. If you need an item quickly, we can expedite your shipment for an additional cost. Please contact us if you need a shipment expedited and we can give you the cost. 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The knife handles are derived from dropped deer antlers.

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Location: Athens, Tennessee

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