Puma Knife: Puma 1977 Very Rare 1st Generation 52 6392 Survival Knife Kit
This is a very Rare 1st Generation Puma Model 52 6392 Survival Knife and Kit in its original unused condition in original Puma presentation Display Box.
1st Generation Model 52 6392. With date code of 29771 which was produced 1st Half of 1977 so at 2024 is 47 year old and almost mint.
We have only ever come across one of these and they are extremely rare especially this 1st Generation model.
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Puma Survival Kit – 1st and 2nd Generation
PUMA 2nd generation Survival Kit, the model number is 52 6392. This PUMA survival combination kit comes with a model 6392 Survival Knife. The survival knife has its own name and model number, the PUMA Survival, Model 6392.
The PUMA Survival Knife has Jacaranda Handles. The Guarantee Control number is 29771. This indicates the knife was hand made in Solingen, Germany at Puma Werks in the 1st half of 1977. A complete PUMA survival kit is very seldom seen in almost mint condition. The Brown case is imitation leather. The contents of both generations were the same.
A difference in the 1st generation and the 2nd generation survival kit was the placement of the blade etch on the 6392 survival knife. The 1st generation kit has the blade etch on the right side, while the 2nd generation blade etch was on the left side.
The PUMA Survival Knife (Similar to a 6390 Automesser) 6392 model is a popular model. It comes with the factory leather sheath. This knife was handmade (Handarbeit") in Solingen Germany as the knife making capital of the world since 1769. The blade is 5 7/8" long and the knife is 10 1/2" overall in length. The blade is made from German Puma New Stainless Steel
The handles are from gorgeous Jacaranda with lots of character. The handles are pinned with three brass rivets and washers and they have a Brass lanyard hole. The finger guard is made from polished German silver.
The PUMA 6392 survival kit contained the following items:
1) Model 6392 knife. (Mint)
2) Leather sheath. (Mint)
3) Compass (Mint)
4) Lighter with Puma logo on front in green. (Unused)
5) Fishing / tackle set. (Unused, some signs of age)
6) Emergency flare / light. (Light mint and unused, no batteries and unchecked. Flare is not supplied)
7) Factory PUMA product information sheet for Survival Set.
8)Synthetic Leatherette and Synthetic Suede storage pouch (Excellent condition, a few age marks)
The blade has a notched thumb rest with a match striker on the blade spine. The front of the blade is etched with the PUMA logo and: PUMA 6392 - HANDMADE GERMANY - PUMA SURVIVAL - NEW STAINLESS SUPER KEEN CUTTING STEEL.
This is a great example of a high quality vintage PUMA knife combination set. The survival kit comes in the factory Brown Synthetic leather and Synthetic suede pouch. The 6392 survival knife also comes with a genuine Brown leather sheath with the PUMA logo embossed on the leather sheath.
This PUMA survival knife combination set was hand made at PUMA Werks in Solingen, Germany. It is made to the highest PUMA quality. The carrying case is made from a canvas backed Brown Synthetic leather veneer.
PUMA handmade 6392 survival knife has a blade made of New Stainless Super Keen Cutting Steel. The handle is genuine jacaranda handle is triple pinned with brass rivets. A brass lined lanyard hole penetrates completely through the full tang blade.
Features For 6392 Survival Knife:
Blade Material: New Stainless Super Keen Cutting Steel.
Handle Material: Genuine Jacaranda.
Blade Type: White Hunter 6392.
Blade Length: 5 7/8".
Overall Length: 10 1/2".
Sheath: High Quality Brown Leather Sheath.
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