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Puma 971 Planter Lockback Knife, Rosewood
$160.00
This lockback folding knife was made by Puma of Germany, the "971 Planter" model, blade-etched "PUMA GERMANY" with "SUPER KEEN CUTTING STEEL." The serial number 22072 dates production to the second quarter of 1970, and the Planter is one of the harder-to-find models in Puma's vintage lockback lineup.
The knife carries a single drop point blade in stainless steel, with solid brass bolsters and rosewood handle scales. See Condition Notes below for detail.
Specifications
| Maker / Brand | Puma |
| Estimated Era | 1970s |
| Pattern | Folding Hunter |
| Number of Blades | 1 |
| Lock Type | Lockback |
| Overall Length | 5 in / 12.7 cm (closed), 8.5 in / 21.6 cm (open) |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Blade Style | Drop point |
| Markings / Stamp | Blade etched PUMA GERMANY, SUPER KEEN CUTTING STEEL; serial number 22072, dating to Q2 1970. |
Condition Grade
Good
Condition Notes
Some wear on the scales and blade. Solid brass bolsters. Good, solid lockback action.