Original and Rare 1985 "PUMA Auto" White Hunter Style knife with either Rosewood or Jacaranda Hard Wood Handle.
In its original correct Yellow and Green Plastic Box with Tan Leather sheath and PLastic 'Auto' Sheath with original warranty card matchiing the knife number and sharpening instructions.
Absolutely mint condition with no marks on either sheathes or knife.
Knife has never been out, carried or sharpened and is completely original condition.
Knife model number is 12 6390 AUTO and control number on the knife and warranty card is 41582 which means it was made in the 2nd half of 1985.
Blade reads 12 6390 PUMA AUTO GERMANY STAINLESS
The AUTO knife (Following the famous White Hunter profile) was meant for use as an all purpose knife and to be either used in the field as a hunting/camping knife with the leather belt sheath and then when in the car, the knife was removed from the leather sheath and the Plastic sheath housed the knife in the side door or conveniently placed in the roof lining of the vehicle.
Hence the term 'AUTO MESSER' and the translation from German to English 'Car Knife'.
Blade length: 155 mm
Blade thickness: 5 mm
Total length: 10-5/8 "
Knife weight: 237 g
Scales: Either Rosewood or Jacaranda. (Germany could not confirm)
Bolster: aluminium
Steel / hardness: 1.4116 / 55-57 HRC
Sheath 1: Tan Leather with fastening stud and leg tie.
Sheath 2: Black Plastic AUTO sheath
All Handmade in Solingen, Germany in 1985
A very rare opportunity to add this to the Puma collection.
PLEASE NOTE, AS AUS.POST ONLY COVER $100.00 OF INSURANCE, DUE TO THE RARITY AND VALUE OF THIS ITEM, AN ADDITIONAL INSURANCE COST WILL BE APPLIED AT CHECK OUT
We also have a mint 1989 AUto White Hunter in original box which can be seen in the final image and at this link:
https://www.sportingoutbacksupplies.com.au/puma-knife-puma-rare-1989-auto-white-hunter-knife-with-sheath-and-original-correct-plastic-box
*After years of being discontinued, Puma have now brought back this beauty in its modern format and this time with a Plumwood Handle and leather sheath only.
See Link:
https://www.sportingoutbacksupplies.com.au/puma-knife-puma-white-hunter-with-stag-handle-116375-clone--1.html?category_id=260
