20thC Folding combination knife 'REMANIT' ID needed

Norman McCormick · 3rd October 2009, 04:06 PM

Hi Gene,
I think the 'hoofpick with the hole' is a can opener.
Regards,
Norman.

fernando · 3rd October 2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi Gene,
I think the 'hoofpick with the hole' is a can opener.
Regards,
Norman.

A similar device is seen over here in bottle cork openers, for cutting off the lead cover that seals the whine bottles, before you use the screw to open them.
Does this make sense?
Fernando

fernando · 3rd October 2009, 05:04 PM

Do you fancy antique combined pocket knives?
How about this botanic setup ... made in Germany for the British market ?
The inscription on the blade reads someone, 158 Strand; maybe the retailer ... or the owner.
The DRGM appoints to a date around 1905.

Fernando

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Atlantia · 3rd October 2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

Do you fancy antique combined pocket knives?
How about this botanic setup ... made in Germany for the British market ?
The inscription on the blade reads someone, 158 Strand; maybe the retailer ... or the owner.
The DRGM appoints to a date around 1905.

Fernando

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Hi Nando,
Well, I usually don't keep them long as others like them a lot, and I prefer ethnic stuff.
You've got a rather nice 'pruning knife' there!
Unusual for sure and very collectable! Is there a saw blade too?
That particular one was as you say made in Germany for export (and sale by foreign retailers) Do you want to see a near identical one (in fact identical but with a saw) from a book I have?
Regards
Gene

fernando · 3rd October 2009, 06:53 PM

Hi Gene,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Hi Nando,
Well, I usually don't keep them long as others like them a lot, and I prefer ethnic stuff.
You've got a rather nice 'pruning knife' there!
Unusual for sure and very collectable! Is there a saw blade too?
That particular one was as you say made in Germany for export (and sale by foreign retailers) Do you want to see a near identical one (in fact identical but with a saw) from a book I have?
Regards
Gene

The thing is that, for already a while i try to find someone interested in these things, so that i can offer this one ... for free. I gave up collecting pocket knives a zillion years ago, and there are a few left that i don't mind giving a way, for only the mailing cost.
... to a known dear forum member, of course.
Fernando

Norman McCormick · 3rd October 2009, 08:06 PM

Hi,
Here's a couple of knives with combined can openers and bottle openers at the ready. The top one is my personal everyday knife so quite sharp, the bottom one is from the 'bits and pieces' kitchen drawer, sharp as a butter knife but will still open a can, it's all in the wrist movement.

Regards,
Norman.

fernando · 3rd October 2009, 08:06 PM

It seems as my pocket knives found a new home

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Fernando

Atlantia · 3rd October 2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

It seems as my pocket knives found a new home

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Fernando

Thats very generous of your Nando, If I hadn't gone out and missed your post I'd have taken you up on that offer, as it is a lovely and rare old folder.

I have a couple of folding knives that ARE permenant additions to my collection.
I admit this new folder is so nice I might keep it for a while.
Well, unless someone offers me something extra nice for it!

kahnjar1 · 3rd October 2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

A similar device is seen over here in bottle cork openers, for cutting off the lead cover that seals the whine bottles, before you use the screw to open them.
Does this make sense?
Fernando

My pick would also be a blade for removing foil tops on wine bottles. The actual pick type "blade" on this knife I think would be for getting stones etc out of horse hoofs (among other things).
Regards Stu

Atlantia · 3rd October 2009, 10:55 PM

Sorry Stu, which do you think the hook blade on mine is? (the one with the hole).
And any thoughts on the hole?

Cheers mate
Gene

kahnjar1 · 3rd October 2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

Sorry Stu, which do you think the hook blade opn mine is? (the one with the hole).
And any thoughts on the hole?

Cheers mate
Gene

Hi Gene,
I was refering to yours. The hook blade I believe is for removing the foil on wine bottles, and the hole COULD be for loosening that nasty wire that you find on champagne bottles....insert the end of the wire in the hole to untwist? I have also seen wire on european stone wine/gin bottles. No doubt at the end of the hunt there was a celebration!!
In my opinion it is NOT for opening cans, as the tool for that requires somthing to grip the rim, as per those shown by Norm.
Feeling any better??
Stu

Atlantia · 3rd October 2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Hi Gene,
I was refering to yours. The hook blade I believe is for removing the foil on wine bottles, and the hole COULD be for loosening that nasty wire that you find on champagne bottles....insert the end of the wire in the hole to untwist? I have also seen wire on european stone wine/gin bottles. No doubt at the end of the hunt there was a celebration!!
Feeling any better??
Stu

LOL, thanks mate I'm fine now. I can take cold cures, my poor mrs can't cos shes sooooo pregnant. Just paracetamol.
Its certainly a nice old knife. Do you want to venture a guess at a date?

kahnjar1 · 3rd October 2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

LOL, thanks mate I'm fine now. I can take cold cures, my poor mrs can't cos shes sooooo pregnant. Just paracetamol.
Its certainly a nice old knife. Do you want to venture a guess at a date?

IF it is German then it would likely be early 20th c (before WW2) or later 20th c. Certainly looks German or at least from the general area.
Stu

Atlantia · 3rd October 2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi Gene,
I think the 'hoofpick with the hole' is a can opener.
Regards,
Norman.

Hi Norman,

it doesn't have a sharp (ish) edge though, it would be murder getting it through a can?

Regards
Gene

3rd October 2009, 05:04 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Do you fancy antique combined pocket knives? How about this botanic setup ... made in Germany for the British market ? The inscription on the blade reads someone, 158 Strand; maybe the retailer ... or the owner. The DRGM appoints to a date around 1905. Fernando . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 3rd October 2009 at 05:43 PM. Reason: correction

3rd October 2009, 08:06 PM	#6
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,632	Hi, Here's a couple of knives with combined can openers and bottle openers at the ready. The top one is my personal everyday knife so quite sharp, the bottom one is from the 'bits and pieces' kitchen drawer, sharp as a butter knife but will still open a can, it's all in the wrist movement. Regards, Norman. Attached Images

3rd October 2009, 04:06 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,632	Hi Gene, I think the 'hoofpick with the hole' is a can opener. Regards, Norman.

3rd October 2009, 10:55 PM	#10
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Sorry Stu, which do you think the hook blade on mine is? (the one with the hole). And any thoughts on the hole? Cheers mate Gene