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Puma Knife: Puma German Special Edition 'LEOPARD' Model White Hunter with Peach Burl Handle #038
****Just One available ****
We have just One of the special edition PUMA White Hunter Leopard version with genuine Peach Burl Wood Handle and embellished with a Leopards Head on one side and the knife number with this one being #038.
The images are of the actual knife you will receive
The White Hunter knife model won the prestigious IWA Knife Award 2024
Date stamp for this knife is 2026.
Product description: PUMA WHITE HUNTER – VERSION LEOPARD
The "white hunter" model is an ultimate classic with a universal blade that has been tried and tested for decades to meet the highest demands – Handmade in Solingen.
Product-Highlights:
- Big Five Edition: Leopard (4th model in the series)
- Scales made of Peach Burl wood with a warm yellow-gold hue
- Brass inlay in the handle
- Laser-engraved leopard head on the blade
- Uniquely numbered & produced in limited quantities
- Available form our website or authorized dealers
The White Hunter history
Developed in 1956 for the East African Hunting Association (EAPHA), the PUMA "White Hunter" quickly became known worldwide as the ultimate outdoor knife and is now considered an extremely popular classic. Its blade shape is meticulously designed and effortlessly meets all conceivable requirements.
The sturdy tip is robust enough to open cans or pry open bottle caps. A hatchet edge is ground into the center of the blade's spine, ideal for rough work such as splitting firewood or chopping bones. Additionally, the blade features practical serrations at the rear for cutting green branches, fish skin, or similar materials with a tough surface.
The handle scales are made of exquisite peach burl wood. Its natural yellow-gold hue is reminiscent of leopard fur, and its unique grain makes each knife one of a kind. A brass inlay in the handle adds a classic touch and harmonizes perfectly with the warm woods tones.
Another highlight of the White Hunter leopard version is the beautiful laser engraving on the blade. The knives are numbered sequentially. Numbers are assigned upon receipt of order; therefore, selecting a specific number is not possible.
Model 126375L PUMA White Hunter Special Leopard Edition Number. 117.
- Blade length: 155 mm
- Blade thickness: 5 mm
- Total length: 270 mm
- Knife weight: 259 g
- Casing: Peach Burl wood with brass inlay
- Knob: Aluminum
- Steel / Hardness: 1.4116 / 55–57 HRC
- Sheath: Brown Saddle leather
- Design: PUMA
- Made in Solingen, Germany
Comes with beautiful leather sheath. Handmade in Solingen, Germany.
Date from Germany is 2026 and Knife number is #038.
The PUMA White Hunter model was developed in 1956 in conjunction with the East African Professional Hunter’s Association to be the leading knife for big game hunting.
The Puma White Hunter, introduced in 1956, was in production for Eight years before the introduction of the Puma control number system. This number, a.k.a. Production Code or Date Code was introduced in the 4th Quarter of 1964 to assist PUMA with quality control and product improvement processes.
The White Hunter is the knife that made PUMA famous in the hunting knife market. It also earned them international recognition as a premier maker of quality production knives. This recognition promoted rapid growth in exports. One of there largest markets was the United States.
We also have the LION Model and the current White Hunter Model in stock with the Stag Antler Handle which can be seen in the final images and at these links:
www.sportingoutbacksupplies.com.au is an authorised Australian distributor for the PUMA knife range (See the Puma.de website) so you can be sure that the Puma knife you buy from us is a legitimate product direct from the Puma factory in Germany.
We do not sell fakes, or grey imports. These knives all come with a Puma factory warranty and will last years if looked after properly.
Only buy from SOS a reputable and authorised distributor.
All Puma knives on our website are hand made and as the stag Antler and wood used to make these handles comes from a natural source, these knives are all individual, therefore the knife handle may vary slightly from the images we have posted here.
Description:
The Famous PUMA® Proofmark - Lots of companies talk about the quality of their steel. PUMA® proves it. We proof every single PUMA® knife blade made in Germany for hardness. If you examine the right hand side of your knife, you will see a small indented dot on the blade.This small dot is the “proof mark” from a Rockwell hardness tester. Using a diamond-pointed needle, every blade is tested for hardness. This needle causes the proof mark that is a symbol of a PUMA and is your personal assurance that your knife will deliver the PUMA® quality promise. Before we package our knives, we know for sure that they deliver the right degree of hardness. If it does not pass, it does not ship.
Features:
Steel – The steel used to make PUMA German knives is the best knife steel in the world. The proper amount of carbon makes a knife easy to sharpen and hold a cutting edge, but it also allows a knife to rust more easily unless other trace elements are added to protect oxidation. In our 440A steel, we add about 1% carbon for a great edge and about 17% chromium to maintain the temper but inhibit rust. About 0.35% Silicon is also added to the base alloy to deoxidize the steel and further stabilize the blade. Additionally, other trace elements such as manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and molybdenum are added to increase the ability of the steel to form an edge and hold it once formed. These trace elements cause the molecules to align more evenly when cooling to give better structural strength and consistency. This is a more expensive way to make knives, but we know that every knife that bears the PUMA proof mark really does deliver the promise of the best knife blade in the world.