Who made the Eskilstuna barrel knife?

A large number of knife producers in Eskilstuna made barrel knives. Marmér Jernbolaget (1868-?) the time their barrel knives were produced. Engström’s knives are often marked 1874. This is not the knife’s production year but the year of the company’s foundation. Proof of this can easily be seen in his razors which

How big is an 1874 Swedish barrel knife?

This knife measures approx 7 1/8 inches from tip to end when opened. The handle measures approx 4 1/2 inches from end to end. This is in great working condition. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. Draac wrote: Antique 1874 Swedish Barrel Knife Joh.

What is this folder made by Eskilstuna Knivfabrik?

Here is a folder made by Eskilstuna Knivfabriks Aktiebolag (E.K.A.). It’s the model No: 4 H with two blades and a corkscrew.

Was Sweden first to patent barrel knives?

and may have made barrel knives as early as 1876. knife (U.S. Pat. 149.146). The knife in Nilson’s description is just like inventor. It may be possible to find more information on him. He lived in Grand Rapids, Wisconsin. So Sweden was not first to patent barrel knives. On the other hand: Judging

What is Eskilstuna kniffabriks Aktiebolag?

In 1917 the company name was changed to Eskilstuna Kniffabriks Aktiebolag – later abbreviated as EKA-knivar AB. Until the middle of the 20th century Eskilstuna was a real “knife town”. More than 40 factories specialising in knife manufacture resided in the city.

Why choose Eskilstuna?

Until the middle of the 20th century Eskilstuna was a real “knife town”. More than 40 factories specialising in knife manufacture resided in the city. With its focus on quality and its will to develop, EKA managed to stay in the market. Today we are northern Europe’s leading folding knife manufacturer.