Four Star - Fixed Blade
PUMA 4 Star Fixed Blade knife, there were various model numbers. The Four Star Nicker knife was hand made with various handles. The guarantee control number is 49392. This signifies the knife was hand made in Solingen, Germany in the 2nd half of 1993. Each model had a unique model number. The blade is German stainless steel with a lanyard hole that is brass lined.
This Nicker knife measures 8 1/8" overall with a 3 3/4" blade. The front of this knife blade is etched: MODEL No. HANDMADE - PUMA 4 STAR - GERMANY STAINLESS.
The knife includes the "PUMA Proof Mark" on the blade: a small dot or ping on each blade was made with a diamond pointed needle, part of the Rockwell blade quality testing. Each knife also came with the Rockwell sticker to indicate the blade hardness had been proof checked.
Below are the various models PUMA made:
This model came in the wood presentation box with the PUMA gold guarantee tag.
1) Four Star Fixed > 12 6005 > Jacaranda > 41582 > 1985 in 2nd half.
2) Four Star Fixed > Columbus > 32 6005 > Jacaranda > 41582 > 1985 in the 2nd half.
3) Four Star Fixed > 12 6025 > Grenadilla African Wood > > 26182 > 1981 in 2nd half.
4) ) Four Star Fixed > Kilwell > 15 6025 > Stag > 27391 > 1993 in 1st half.
5) Four Star Fixed > 11 6000 > Stag.
6) Four Star Fixed > 34 6000 > Stag.