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Originally Posted by Hombre
Thank you so very much for your answer. I really appreciate it, Chris!
Anyway, I must admit that I am confused when it comes to the makers mark....
Found this one:
"MAKER'S PICTORIAL TRUMPET MARK (ELMO)"
Is it not strange that ELMO and EBERLE should use the same makers mark?
Best,
Stefan
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If you do a search for "Eberle Elmo" you'll get a number of hits for knives on sale, so those two brand names are linked in some way. One such hit took me to Brazil, so there's a clue perhaps suggesting a joint venture.
Edit: Here's part of the answer
https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal%..._Abramo_Eberle
Edit: Website of Elmo which appears to be a different organization from Eberle:
http://www.facacriolla.com.br/sobre-nos
However, it is entirely possible the Elmo or Eberle suppled each other with blades and were later marketed under their respective brands, a common practice in the cutlery industry. However it is likely that the brand of Elmo was mistakenly attributed by the seller to a knife made by Eberle as "Elmo in Portuguese translates as "Helmet" and the knives shown on their website do bear the mark of a helmet and not a trumpet.
Cheers
Chris