Overview
This slipjoint by E. Bonsmann features two polished blades with nail nicks. The handle features nickel silver pins, mammoth covers over brass liners and stainless steel springs. Has cork screw. Excellent Condition.
2-Blade w/ Corkscrew
Price $275.00
Product Details
Blade Length 2.375
Overall Length 6.75
Closed Length 3.25
Weight (oz) 1.3
Source Previously owned
Additional Specs
Knife Type Multi-Blade
Blade Material Unknown
Blade Details Drop Point
Handle Material Metallic, Tusk & Tooth
About the Maker
E. Bonsmann
The Ernst Bonsmann, Dreiankerwerk, company began in 1866. It registered with the Solingen chamber of commerce on January 1, 1885. In 1900, the business was owned by Ernst and Hugo Bonsmann. Bonsmann specialized in making: surgical and veterinary instruments, along with pocket knives, fix blade knives, letter openers and scissors etc. By 1912, Bonsmann registered its three anchors trademark. In 1925, Hugo Bonsmann, the younger, took over management of the firm. Come the Third Reich era, early SA daggers were made-Fisher estimates 1,000. Bonsmann did not receive an RZM license in 1935. The business continued after the war. On November 26, 1997, there was a change in the commercial register. In 2000, records indicated Bonsmann was a wholesaler and selling parts to General Motors. Current records sates that the company manufactures and sells "Cutlery, especially household and professional knives", from two locations.
Rostfrei
We know that Rostfrei means stainless steel or "rust free", however, these knives in this maker listing only have that marking on the blade. If you know who made any of them, please let us know.