PLEASE READ THIS

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE ENTERING THE WEBSITE!

As of March 1st 2010, I took my full Retirement & this website went back to being what it was meant to be when I started it, A HOBBY! I started this website about 9 years ago and it soon turned into a 24-7 job. But, as of March 1st 2010, it's back to being a hobby!

Being retired I will be in & out of town quite often, sometimes a week or more at a time (going to knife shows, fishing, hunting & spending time with my family) & this computer is NOT going with me. That means I will not have a chance to check or to answer my emails as I have in the past.

Due to the new time constraints I will be forced to answer ONLY the questions that pertain directly to knife purchases or sales. If you have a knife or knives you would like to sell or if you are looking to buy a knife from me, please feel free to contact me, but Please Be patience, it may be awhile before I get back to you. I deeply regret having to do this as I know that your questions are important to you, & I have always enjoyed answering them for my fellow Puma Collectors, But time is no longer allowing me to answer your questions on a one on one basis.

Also, I am in the process of trying to write a book about Puma Knives, but it is a very slow and time consuming project, and the only way I can see to gain more time for the book is to stop answering all of the email questions about knives! (unless they are directly related to buying or selling). Again I regret having to do this but it's the only way I can see to gain the time to finish the book. From the way it's going it may be 3 or 4 years before the book is finished, but I am sure that most of your questions will probably be answered in the book once it's done. I will let you know when it is finished.

With that said, I hope you enjoy the website & please feel free to leave your COMMENTS at the bottom of the page. NO QUESTIONS! This is a comment section, questions will not be answered there!

Sincerely Brent

Puma Model 7132 Hatchet

Puma Model 7132 Hatchet.

Made in the 50's or 60's. This Axe is in Mint Condition. Sheath is not the Original but is a Newer Factory Puma Replacement. Very Beautiful, Extremely Well Matched India Sambar Stag. Puma Axes are Very Rare & Hard to Find in this Condition.

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ID# 007 = Price SOLD

Puma Model 6480 IVORY Defender

Puma Model 6480 IVORY Defender.

Mint Condition in the Original Correctly Marked Wood Display box With Matching Serial Numbered Warranty Card. 6-1/4" 154CM Stainless Steel Blade With Nickel Silver Bolsters, 11-1/2" Overall. Absolutely Beautiful MASTODON IVORY Handles Held in Place with Nickel Silver Rivets.

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ID# 054 = Price $1800

Puma Model 6377 White Hunter

Puma Model 6377 White Hunter.

Made in 1966. Mint Condition. In the Original Wood

Presentation  box With Matching Warranty Card. Very

Nice India Sambar Stag Handles.

6" Genuine Pumaster Steel Blade, 10-1/2" Overall.

This is one of the Nicest ones I have had in a Wood box in Quit a While & it's all Complete!

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ID# 893 = Price SOLD

Puma Model 666 Gelder

Puma Model 666 Gelder.

Made in 1977. Mint Condition in the Original Correctly Marked Box with Matching Warranty card & Puma Brochure. 2-3/4" Stainless Steel Blade, 3-3/4" Closed. Beautiful Jacaranda Wood Handles that hold the Tweezers & Pick.

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ID# 226 = Price $375

Puma Model 6399 White Hunter

Puma Model 6399 White Hunter.

Made in 1973. Knife is in Mint Condition, Still has Rockwell Sticker Attached. Sheath has Some Stiches Missing. Was Cut While Taking the Knife in & out of the Sheath. Comes in the Original Correctly Marked box. Very Nice Jacaranda Wood Handles.

6" Genuine Pumaster Steel Blade, 10-1/2" Overall.

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ID# 689 = Price SOLD

Puma Model 6396 Bowie

Puma Model 6396 Bowie.

Made in 1972.  Excellent + + Condition. Has Been Very Lightly Sharpened & Possibly Carried & Used. Has a Couple of Minor Scratches. Comes in the Original Correctly Marked box. 6-1/2" Genuine Pumaster Steel Blade 11" Overall. Very Nice India Sambar Stag.

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ID# 457 = Price SOLD

Puma Model 725 = 4 Star

Puma Model 725 = 4 Star.

Made in 1978.  Mint Condition. Comes in the Original

Correctly Marked box. 

3" Stainless Steel Blade, 4" Closed. Nickel Silver Bolsters

with Beautiful Impregnated Hardwood Handles.

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ID# 126 = Price $160

Puma Golden 88

Puma Model 16-285 Golden 88.

These Were Only made in 1988. Mint Condition in the Original Correctly Marked box. 3-1/8" Stainless Steel Blade, 4-1/2" Closed with Gold Plated Bolsters.

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ID# 600 = Price $175

Puma Model 853 Anglermesser

Puma Model 853 Anglermesser.

These Were Never Date Coded & They were
Discontinued in the Early 70's.

Mint Condition in the Original Plastic Sleeve. 2-3/4" Stainless Steel Blade, 4" Closed. Beautiful Black Cracked Ice Celluloid Handle with Sharpening Hone Inset. These are Very Rare &
Hard to Find in this Condition.

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ID# JM3937 = Price $495

Puma Model 465 Back Packer

Puma Model 465 Back Packer.

Made in 1976. Excellent Condition, Has Been Lightly Sharpened & Used. Comes in the Original Correctly Marked box. It has a 3-1/8" Stainless Steel Blade, 4-1/2" Closed. Nice Green Checkered ABS Handles.

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ID# SS3960 = Price  SOLD

Puma Model 6377 White Hunter

Puma Model 6377 White Hunter.

Made in 1977. Mint Condition. In the Original Correctly Marked box With Matching Warranty Card & Sharpening Instructions. Very Nice India Sambar Stag Handles.

6" Genuine Pumaster Steel Blade, 10-1/2" Overall.

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ID# 706 = Price $475  ON HOLD

Puma Model 3587 Jagdnicker

Puma Model 3587 Jagdnicker.

Made in 1981. Excellent + Condition. Has Been Lightly Sharpened & Used. Has a 4" Stainless Steel Blade & is 8" Overall. Beautiful well Matched India Sambar Stag with Brass & Black Spacers on the Tang. Nickel Silver Bolster & Guard. These are Getting Hard to find.

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ID# SS3952 = Price  SOLD

Puma Model 6393 Skinner

Puma Model 6393 Skinner.

Made in 1983. Mint Condition in the Original

Correctly

Marked box With Matching Warranty card &

Sharpening Instructions.

5" Genuine Pumaster Steel Blade,  9-1/2" Overall. Very

Nice Well Matched India Sambar Stag.

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ID# 564 = Price $350

Puma Model 6382 Trail Guide

Puma Model 6382 Trail Guide.

Made in 1981. Mint Condition in the Original Correctly Marked box With Matching Warranty Card & Sharpening Instructions.  5" Genuine Pumaster Steel Blade, 9" Overall. Very Nice India Sambar Stag Handles.

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ID# 912 = Price SOLD

Puma Model 835 Junior

Puma Model 835 Junior.

Made in 1976. Very Good to Excellent Condition. Has Been Sharpened & Used & Has a few Scratches & Dings & Could use a Good Cleaning but I will Leave That up to You.  It has a 3" Stainless Steel Blade, & is 4" Closed. Very Nice Jacaranda Wood Handles With Nickel Silver Bolsters.

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ID# SS3956 = Price SOLD

Puma Model 910 Prince

Puma Model 910 Prince.

Made in 1987. Mint Condition. Comes in the Original Correctly Marked box with Matching Warranty Card & Sharpening Instructions. 3-3/4" Stainless Steel Blade with GOLD Filled Etching. 5" Closed. The Prince is the Next to the Largest Knife in the Aristocrat Series. Very Nice India Sambar Stag.

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ID# 348 = Price $325

Puma Model 745 = 4 Star

Puma Model 745 = 4 Star.

Made in 1978. Near Mint Condition, Has Been Very Lightly & Correctly Sharpened but Never Used. Comes in the Original Correctly

Marked box with Matching Warranty card & Sharpening Instructions.

3" Stainless Steel Blade, 4" Closed. Nickel Silver Bolsters

with Beautiful Very Well Match India Sambar Stag.

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ID# 242 = Price $250  ON HOLD

PLEASE READ THIS

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE ENTERING THE WEBSITE!

As of March 1st 2010, I took my full Retirement & this website went back to being what it was meant to be when I started it, A HOBBY! I started this website about 9 years ago and it soon turned into a 24-7 job. But, as of March 1st 2010, it's back to being a hobby!

Being retired I will be in & out of town quite often, sometimes a week or more at a time (going to knife shows, fishing, hunting & spending time with my family) & this computer is NOT going with me. That means I will not have a chance to check or to answer my emails as I have in the past.

Due to the new time constraints I will be forced to answer ONLY the questions that pertain directly to knife purchases or sales. If you have a knife or knives you would like to sell or if you are looking to buy a knife from me, please feel free to contact me, but Please Be patience, it may be awhile before I get back to you. I deeply regret having to do this as I know that your questions are important to you, & I have always enjoyed answering them for my fellow Puma Collectors, But time is no longer allowing me to answer your questions on a one on one basis.

Also, I am in the process of trying to write a book about Puma Knives, but it is a very slow and time consuming project, and the only way I can see to gain more time for the book is to stop answering all of the email questions about knives! (unless they are directly related to buying or selling). Again I regret having to do this but it's the only way I can see to gain the time to finish the book. From the way it's going it may be 3 or 4 years before the book is finished, but I am sure that most of your questions will probably be answered in the book once it's done. I will let you know when it is finished.

With that said, I hope you enjoy the website & please feel free to leave your COMMENTS at the bottom of the page. NO QUESTIONS! This is a comment section, questions will not be answered there! 

Sincerely Brent

Puma Model 971 Game Warden

Puma Model 971 Game Warden.

Made in 1971. Excellent Condition, Has Been Lightly sharpened & Used. It has a 3-3/4" Stainless Steel Blade, 5" Closed. Very Nice Jacaranda Wood Handles With Brass Bolsters.

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ID# 134 = Price $185

Puma Wildlife Series Pal

Puma Pal Wildlife Series.

Made in the 70's. Mint Condition in the Original box With Clear Plastic top. Beautiful Deep Relief Etching with BLACK & GOLD Filling. There Were 4 Different Animals in this Series, This one is the Ram. 4" Highly Polished Carbon Steel Blade, 8" Overall. Nice Matching India Sambar Stag. From the Information I have From Puma, These Were a Contract Knife Possibly Made by Boker.

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ID# 281 = Price $325

Puma Model 715 - 4 Star

Puma Model 715 - 4 Star.

Made in 1986. Mint Condition. Beautiful GOLD Filled Aurum Etching, Serial # 99. Comes in the Original Display Case.  3" Highly Polished Stainless Steel Blade, 4" Closed. Ivory Micarta Handles & Brass Bolsters. These are Very Hard to Find.

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ID# JM3660 = Price SOLD

Puma Model 501 Waagemesser

Puma Model 501 Waagemesser (Scale Knife).

PRE 1964. Mint Condition in the Original Correctly Marked box.

3-3/4" Stainless Steel Blade, with Weight Scale & Fish Scaler, 6" Closed. PRE 64's are Getting Very Hard to Find in this Condition.

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ID# 033 = Price $225

Puma Model 6377 White Hunter

Puma Model 6377 White Hunter.

Made in 1970. Knife is in Near Mint Condition. Never Sharpened or Used. Has a Couple of Very Very Minor Marks From Going in & Out of the Sheath & Has a Small Carbon Spot on the Back Side of the Blade. Sheath Does Show Some Sign of the Knife Being Stored in it. Comes in the Original Correctly Marked box. Very Nice Matched India Sambar Stag Handles.

6" Genuine Pumaster Steel Blade, 10-1/2" Overall.

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ID# 233 = Price $425  ON HOLD

Puma Gentleman's Manicure Knife

Puma Gentleman's Manicure Knife.

Made in the 1950's or 60's. Very Near Mint Condition, Never Sharpened or Used but has a Very Small Scratch on the Blade from Opening & Closing. Both the Main Blade & the Nail File are 2-3/8" the Pen Blade is 1- 7/16" & it's 3-1/8" Closed. All Stainless, Very Slim Line. These Small Gentleman's Knives are Very Rare & hard to Find in Any Condition.

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ID# 753 = Price $165

Puma Model 3588 Super Set

Puma Model 3588 Super Set.

Made in 1979. Mint Condition in the Original
Correctly Marked Wood Presentation Box.

The Large Waidblatt has 9" Genuine Pumaster Steel Blade, 
13" Overall, the Small Jagdnicker has a 4" Stainless Steel Blade With Rockwell Sticker Still Attached & is 8" Overall. Both Knives have Matching Date Code Numbers. Very Nice India Sambar Stag with Brass & Black Spacer & Nickel Silver Bolsters.

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ID# 250 = Price $1100  ON HOLD

Puma Model 73-0786 Gold Razor

Puma Gold Model 73-786 Straight Razor.

Made in the 80's. This was one of Puma's TOP of the Line Razors. Mint Condition in the Original Correctly Marked box. 6/8" Hollow Ground Carbon Steel GOLD filled Etched Blade.

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ID# 809 = Price SOLD

Puma Model 868 Angler

Puma Model 868 Angler.

Made in 1985. Mint Condition. Comes in the Original Correctly Marked box with Matching Warranty Card & Sharpening Instructions. Still has Rockwell Sticker Attached to the back of the Blade. 3-1/8" Stainless Steel Blade, 4" Closed. Hook Disgorger & Fish Scaler. Red Checkered ABS Plastic Handles.

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ID# 360 = Price SOLD 

Lay-Aways

Hello Everyone.

 I am now taking Lay-Aways.

If you see something you like, don't let it get away, put it on Lay-Away.

Please feel free to contact me at pumaknifeman@gmail.com for details about the Lay-Away payment plan. 

Puma Model 910 Prince

Puma Model 910 Prince.

Made in 1984. Mint Condition. Comes in the Original Correctly Marked box with Matching Warranty Card & Sharpening Instructions. Still has Rockwell Sticker Attached to the back of the Blade. 3-3/4" Stainless Steel Blade with GOLD Filled Etching. 5" Closed. The Prince is the Next to the Largest Knife in the Aristocrat Series. Very Nice Well Matched India Sambar Stag.

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ID# MM3139 = Price  SOLD

Puma Model 1635 = 2 Piece Carving Set

Puma Model 1635 = 2 Piece Carving Set.

Made in the 50's. Mint Condition. In the Original Correctly Marked box. Box has Some Wear.

Very Nice India Sambar Stag. These Old Carving Sets are Hard to Come by in Mint Condition.

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ID# 417 = Price $350

Puma Model 915 Emperor

Puma Model 915 Emperor.

Made in 1985. Mint Condition. Comes in the Original Correctly Marked box with Matching Warranty Card & Sharpening Instructions. Still has Rockwell Sticker Attached to the back of the Blade. 4-1/8" Stainless Steel Blade with GOLD Filled Etching. 5-1/2" Closed. The Emperor is the Largest Knife in the Aristocrat Series & one of the Hardest to Find. Very Beautiful & Very well Matched India Sambar Stag.

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ID# 974 = Price   SOLD

Puma Model 6393 Skinner

Puma Model 6393 Skinner.

Made in 1976. Mint Condition in the Original Correctly

Marked box With Puma Brochure. Sheath Shows a Little Darkening Around the Rivets.

5" Genuine Pumaster Steel Blade, With Rockwell Sticker Still Attached. 9-1/2" Overall. Nice India Sambar Stag.

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ID# 525 = Price  SOLD

Puma Model 905 Duke

Puma Model 905 Duke.

Made in 1977. Mint Condition. Comes in the Original Correctly Marked box with Matching Warranty Card & Sharpening Instructions. Still has Rockwell Sticker Attached to the back of the Blade. 3-1/8" Stainless Steel Blade with GOLD Filled Etching. 4-1/2" Closed. The Duke is the Mid Size Knife in the Aristocrat Series. Nice India Sambar Stag.

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ID# 959B = Price  SOLD

Frequently Asked Questions

• This Is Not A Question BUT
• IT May Answer A Lot Of Questions
• The PUMA Chronicle
• :}1769 Johann Wilhelm Lauterjung writes down his trademark in the knife makers role of Solingen - the PUMA history started.
• :}1855 His great-grandchild Nathanael (1815-1865) moved the production to the nearby city of Solingen
• :}1876 His son, Ernst Otto Lauterjung (1855-1931) for the first time also manufactures pocket-knives, stilettos, sabers and hunting knives in an additional small factory.
• :}1900 On May 26th the name "PUMA-Werk, Lauterjung und Sohn" is written down on the Solingen register of companies.
• :}1920 The sons Eugen (1883-1961) and Franz (1888-1976) build a second plant in Solingen and push the export. So PUMA got known internationally before the II. World War.
• :}1936-1945 During the second World War the production is put under the authority of the war industry.
• :}1946 Return to the civilian production of pocket- and household knives.
• :}1953 Oswald von Frankenberg and Ludwigsdorf (1915-1986), husband of Renate Lauterjung, changes the production on functional hunting-, fishing-, outdoor- and sporting knives. In cooperation with top forestry commissioner Walter Frevert, a number of PUMA classics are developed (Waidbesteck, Jagdnicker, Waidmesser, Universal hunting knife and Hog Spear). The bloodhound leader Tassius designs the Rüdemann and the Wildtöte.
• :}1956 PUMA develops the White Hunter model for the East african hunting organization.
• :}1965 PUMA introduces the number (date code) system. Every model gets an examining number of its own, incl. guarantee exercise book, with production year.
• :}1967 Renate von Frankenberg takes over the management in the PUMA-Werk.
• :}1986 Oswald von Frankenberg and Ludwigsdorf dies and leaves an economically highly profitable and internationally recognized enterprise behind.
• :}1991 Sale of PUMA-Werk to the Solinger family Hindrichs.
• :}1995 Harald Lauer, already active in the enterprise since the end of the seventies, becomes Managing director of PUMA-Werk. Under his management new production methods are forced, e.g. CNC controllers and laser technology.
• :}1998 Sale to businessman Heiner Hiepass-Aryus and removal to the modern industrial area "Auferhöhe".
• :}2003 Next to the classic line PUMA offers its customers a series of very qualitative knives in traditional design under the label "PUMA IP" ( PUMA International Production).
• Question: When did Puma discontinue using the green & yellow plastic boxes?
• Answer:  To start with we need to go back a little further in time. Puma started using the green plastic top box with a gold cardboard bottom in the early mid 60's. In 1971 they switched from the cardboard bottom to the yellow plastic bottom still using the same green plastic top. In the late 1980's early 1990's they started putting some of their knives in green cardboard boxes which eventually took over the green & yellow plastic boxes about 1993 or 1994. I have seen both green cardboard & green & yellow plastic in 1993 & 1994 so ether could be correct. The green cardboard was discontinued in 1996 & the black cardboard boxes that are still in use today were introduced. 
• A little note, Some of the older knives & a few of the new ones did not come in boxes. They came in a cellophane (plastic) bag. The scout knives were an example of this, they were shipped in a bag, never seen one in a box.  So BEWERE if someone is trying to sell you a Puma that was made in say 1997 or 1998 that is in a green & yellow plastic box! IT'S NOT CORRECT!!!  I would be suspicious of anything made after 1994 that's in a plastic box.
• Question: I have been told that Puma made springer's, [automatics]! Back in the 1950s, and that they appear similar to Hubertus, Boker, & Bonsa lever-lock springer's. Is that true?
• Answer: Yes they did, and they are extremely rare! and you have to be very careful when looking at one to buy, as most of the ones I have seen for sale have been FAKE .
• Question: What is the difference between a Model 6377 and a Model 6375 White Hunter?
• Answer: The first W/Hunters, model 6377's were made of carbon steel or PUMASTER STEEL as it is called. In 1980 Puma introduced a new Stainless steel version and called it the 6375. No other differences but blade material.
• Question: What year was the White Hunter introduced?
• Answer: The Famous, Puma White Hunter, was introduced in 1956, and is still in production today.
• Question: Where Are Puma Knives Made?
  Answer: The older and more collectible ones, were HAND made in Solingen Germany. Today some of the Puma knives are made in Spain.
• Question: When were Puma knives first imported into the U.S.?
• Answer: Puma Knives were first imported into the U.S. in 1957 by Kurt Gutmann, founder of Gutmann Cutlery Inc.
• Question: Is the back (top) of a puma white hunter supposed to be cutting sharp?
• Answer: No, It is used for chopping and hacking brush and bone and such, so you don't have to dull the real (main) cutting edge.
  You could sharpen it if you want, but it not cutting sharp from the factory.
• Question: What were the years of production for Puma White Hunter Model 6384? Were date codes used on this model, as with 6377, 6399, etc.?
• Answer: Date codes were used on this model, just as they were on the other models. As for the years of production, all I can tell you is , they were made prior to 1964 and at least up until the late 60s.
• Question: Were all Puma knives made after 1964 serial numbered or date coded?
• Answer:  No!!! There were a number of models that Puma made after 1964 that were NOT date coded along with all of the models of the Scout Knives, Scout Knives were never date coded.