955 Puma Gentleman Backlock pocket knife from 1980 complete with box and old description
The 955 Puma Gentleman is a typical pocket knife with a backlock in a mini version. The 955 Gentleman is an old Puma pocket knife, which is only very rarely offered on the various markets and then in this good quality. Since this knife dates back to the second half of 1980, I don't want to know who already owned this knife. More than 40 years of contemporary history!
Even the old, typical green/yellow plastic box still has the correct and undamaged article label. The Puma description from that time with the old Solingen zip code is also available. The box is with the then typical yellow foam inserts.
I did not refurbish the Gentleman, so the patina can be clearly seen on the brass bolsters. Sure you can get this polished again, but I didn't want to just let the old flair go away.
Properties:
Steel: stainless steel
Blade approx. 77mm
Total length: 132mm
Handle: probably Jarcaranda wood
Bolster: Brass with patina with light surface scratches (can be polished)
Lettering on the blade: 955 Puma Gentleman | new stainless Superclean cutting steel | Handmade Germany
Year: Stamped on backlock 25082 = 2nd half of 1980
Accessories: original packaging undamaged | original description
Other: gentle blade action | blade in the middle | no blade game | no breakouts or cracks in the wood | Back of the blade flush
Rating: I would rate it with a 2+