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Very Rare Anton Wingen Jr./Kershaw Stag Boot Knife!
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This model was made for Kershaw and was called the Gamekeeper's Knife in Kershaw's 1984 catalog. This is an exceptionally rare knife that is hardly ever seen. This knife was part of the Premier Set that was made for Snap-On tools. If I remember correctly, this set was limited to a total production of only 300. Knife from the premier sets can be identified by the numbered blade, this example being number 270. I've seen one example in the last decade besides this one and that was part of a complete three-piece set. The sets came with an engraved brass plate that included the set number and that it was a Premier Set made for Snap-On Tools. Anton Wingen Jr. made these knives for Kershaw as part of an 8 piece stag handle line in 1984. Aside from the Kershaw-marked knives, I have seen a couple examples of some models turn up with just the Wingen marks. These knives retailed for $55 in 1984 and Kershaw sold them in very limited quantities. The Snap-On models were available only as part of the three piece set and were significantly more expensive. Anton Wingen Jr. has always been one of my favorite Solingen makers and I have collected their knives for years. Anton Wingen Jr. ceased operations and closed their doors in the early 1990's. However, for nearly 120 years they were one of Solingen's finest makers and produced some knives of incredible quality. In my opinion the knives in this Kershaw series are some of the finest knives Wingen ever made. Photographing the knife was very difficult due to the extreme reflectivity of the blade. The knife has never been used, carried, or sharpened and is in near perfect condition with just some scattered and very light hairlines on the blade from the years of storage. The thick blade is beautifully forged from a solid piece of steel. The blade was polished to a deep mirror finish and was exceptionally well executed. The design is best described as simple elegance at its finest. The integral guard and pommel are thick and beautifully done. The stag handles are incredibly gorgeous and perfect in both form and function. The stag is even correctly done which is very rare to see. Wingen is actually one of the few makers to ever do stag correctly. Note the palm swell, or thicker section of stag on the right side of the handle. Most makers simply match the color without regard to performance. The balance is outstanding and the feel of the knife is truly exceptional. The blade measures 3-7/8" in length, while the knife is 7-7/16" in overall length. The sheath is certainly NOT the original and isn't really much to speak of. In fact, the Snap-On knives did not even come with sheaths. This offering presents a unique ownership opportunity. This model is one of the rarest of the modern Wingens and it will likely be a long, long time before another example is available. A superb example of an exceptionally rare Wingen knife!! NOTE: I will be on vacation through 8/3 and I will not have computer access.
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