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Thread: Solingrin knives
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16-10-2018, 19:49 #1
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Solingrin knives
I was given a solingrin throwing knife, I see they are German made and therefore one would assume really great quality.
Anybody have more information on them? I will only be able to load pics in a day or two when the internet isn't throttled.
Hoping some folk like Mr Medic and P2W know about these blades.
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16-10-2018, 20:02 #2
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Re: Solingrin knives
I have heard about "Solingen" knives, which is the name of a well known knife-making region in Germany.
The spelling of the name on on your knife immediately makes me think of China...
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19-10-2018, 08:01 #3
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That would be the spelling on my brain, not my knife!
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19-10-2018, 10:34 #4
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Re: Solingrin knives
My first hunting knife was a Solingnen folder, which I used for many years. While doing national service, I bought a Solingen fixed blade, which looked a bit like a high quality AK bayonet, at a mobile SAWI shop in the operational area. I gave the second knife away some years ago, the first one was worked to death. As mentioned, I believe that Solingen is the area of manufacture, not a specific make.
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19-10-2018, 17:26 #5
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I did see that it's an area on google but that's about all I got.
What the hell does one do with a throwing knife? It sounds cool until the age of 13.
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19-10-2018, 21:58 #6
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19-10-2018, 23:32 #7
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19-10-2018, 23:35 #8
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Throwing knives is fun. Please wear eye protection!
I found that the shape and balance plays a large role in the knife's ability to function.
I own a throwing knife which simply doesn't work. And one which I literally threw until it broke.
Solingen is to Germany what Toledo is to Spain. It is a small city on the Rhine which has for centuries been the knife centre in Germany.
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21-10-2018, 06:47 #9
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Re: Solingrin knives
My first autobahn driving experience was from Essen-Werden to Solingen. Knives aside, driving in Germany is a real kick.
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