SOLINGEN Kissing Crane 11cm German Lever Dark Jigged Bone vintage automatic knife

Vintage SOLINGEN KISSING CRANE 11cm German Lever knife jigged bone handled automatic knife made in Germany by ROBT KLAAS SOLINGEN . The knife measures11.6cm (4 9/16 inches) closed and 20.1cm (7 7/8 inches) open with steel liners and bolsters with German silver lever. The spear point blade is nearly full with original factory finish and a few light scratches. The tang is marked SOLINGEN with image of two cranes with beaks touching (Kissing Crane trademark) and the backside is stamped IMPORT. The dark jigged bone scales are very attractive and held on by brass pins. The knife works great with blade tip below liners closed, strong snap and excellent lockup with some down movement that springs back when you let go. No rattle if shaken with blade open. EX condition.