Switchblade (Anton Wingen)

[SammyT]

Wanted to see if anyone here has knowledge on German made switchblade knives. This blade came with a grouping of a US vet that was a POW at the tail end of the war. The son said that his father had taken it from a dead guard after the camp was liberated.

There is a faint makers mark of a human head and the name "Othello" on the ricasso. I have learned that this was a maker's mark used by Anton Wingen.

The entire piece is of excellent quality and the grips are plastic mother of pearl.

I'm interested to learn more about this piece in particular it's history and input on value.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

Sammy T.

[rbminis]

IMO, worth something but, not worth a lot of money.
Some companies are still producing the same design today.
Ralph.

[Serge M.]

IMO, worth something but, not worth a lot of money.
Some companies are still producing the same design today.
Ralph.

Agree with Ralph.

-Serge

[AndyC]

It´s a Italian type of switchblade




Andy

[SammyT]

Thanks for the feedback guys!

Sammy T.

[AndyC]

This is more German style



Andy

[SammyT]

ok, I definitely see the difference. So it looks like Wingen manufactured different styles?



Sammy T.

[AndyC]

In Germany you find all styles because import



Andy