Description: Circa 1920th-1930th CARL SCHLIEPER "Eye Brand" Sod Buster pattern folder in scarce practically unused condition. Blade's tang is stamped D.R.G.M. / 1423923 - likely post WW1 - pre WW2 manufacture; made in in Solingen, Germany. The abbreviation DRGM stands for Deutsches Reichs-Gebrauchsmuster (German term for the federation-wide utility model patent). DRGM patents were available from 1891 to the start of WW2. The knife is about 4-3/4" / 12 cm overall closed; drop-point blade is about 3-3/4" / 9.5 cm. Satin-polished carbon steel blade is razor-sharp still; original tip is intact; some light hairlines on the tip are noted for accuracy. Fancy African ebony wood handle scales with brass liners; the blade opens and closes with a sharp snap; all parts are tight. Carl Schlieper Solingen Germany pre-WW2 knife DRGM folder ebony wood handle Rare Click images to enlarge Description Circa 1920th-1930th CARL SCHLIEPER "Eye Brand" Sod Buster pattern folder in scarce practically unused condition. Blade's tang is stamped D.R.G.M. / 1423923 - likely post WW1 - pre WW2 manufacture; made in in Solingen, Germany. The abbreviation DRGM stands for Deutsches Reichs-Gebrauchsmuster (German term for the federation-wide utility model patent). DRGM patents were available from 1891 to the start of WW2. The knife is about 4-3/4" / 12 cm overall closed; drop-point blade is about 3-3/4" / 9.5 cm. Satin-polished carbon steel blade is razor-sharp still; original tip is intact; some light hairlines on the tip are noted for accuracy. Fancy African ebony wood handle scales with brass liners; the blade opens and closes with a sharp snap; all parts are tight. 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Price: 179.97 USD
Location: West Haverstraw, New York
End Time: 2024-11-29T15:58:40.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Blade Edge: Plain
Blade Material: Carbon Steel
Blade Range: 2.76 - 4in.
Blade Type: Drop Point
Brand: Carl Schlieper
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Dexterity: Ambidextrous
Handle Material: Wood
Modified Item: No
Number of Blades: 1
Opening Mechanism: Manual
Original/Reproduction: Original
Type: Pocketknife
Vintage: Yes
Year: 1930th
Color: Black