Got some Pumas

[Gerhard Gerber]

Hi

I got a Puma AlpineGuide and SilverLion for a combined price of N$1000 monopoly money ( US$80) yesterday.

They are in the Puma IP line, made in Spain, and I have to say the fit and finish is not the best considering the normal price.
Both in 440C and with Olive handles.
I was a bit doubtful about the SilverLion, but after a clean-up and closer inspection I realized it's actually my favourite of the two.
The blade is leaf-shaped and FFG, I reckon it needs just one hole and you could be excused for thinking it's a Spyderco!

The AlpineGuide has a small crack in the one scale, and there's a gap between the brass bolster and the scales, as well as one brass pin sticking out quite a bit.

Sheaths are nice enough leather efforts, the AG fits much better than the SL.

The knives were on special, and I also managed to reserve a White Hunter till payday for about half the sticker price.

Not the (German) Pumas I bought as a kid as far as quality is concerned, and even the lesser Puma IP line seems to be more expensive than I'm willing to pay for the quality.

I feel the 2 little ones aren't bad at that price, and they are pretty if you don't look too closely.
The White Hunter.....yes well, if Puma is part of your consciousness I guess you'll want a White Hunter, especially at half price.

I have to say, if I buy Spanish made knives I'll stick to Cudeman, I appreciate their quality and price.

[Sparky415]

   

Gerhard my knifey friend 

[pfrsantos]

   

Gerhard my knifey friend 

 

 

[Gerhard Gerber]

Ja ja promises promises.....Know I've been bad 




And you all know what the White Hunter looks like.....don't have it yet.

So come payday it's this bargain, and the BK2 I have to pay. Drugs might be cheaper 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Very nice knives mate!

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[zoidberg]

Hi

I got a Puma AlpineGuide and SilverLion for a combined price of N$1000 monopoly money ( US$80) yesterday.

They are in the Puma IP line, made in Spain, and I have to say the fit and finish is not the best considering the normal price.
Both in 440C and with Olive handles.
I was a bit doubtful about the SilverLion, but after a clean-up and closer inspection I realized it's actually my favourite of the two.
The blade is leaf-shaped and FFG, I reckon it needs just one hole and you could be excused for thinking it's a Spyderco!

The AlpineGuide has a small crack in the one scale, and there's a gap between the brass bolster and the scales, as well as one brass pin sticking out quite a bit.

Sheaths are nice enough leather efforts, the AG fits much better than the SL.

The knives were on special, and I also managed to reserve a White Hunter till payday for about half the sticker price.

Not the (German) Pumas I bought as a kid as far as quality is concerned, and even the lesser Puma IP line seems to be more expensive than I'm willing to pay for the quality.

I feel the 2 little ones aren't bad at that price, and they are pretty if you don't look too closely.
The White Hunter.....yes well, if Puma is part of your consciousness I guess you'll want a White Hunter, especially at half price.

I have to say, if I buy Spanish made knives I'll stick to Cudeman, I appreciate their quality and price.

Your write up doesn't match the pics. 

[Gerhard Gerber]

Your write up doesn't match the pics.

Go ahead and enlighten me.....?

[AimlessWanderer]

I thought the same. Did you get the names of the two knives back to front in the write up? (particularly the FFG)

[Gerhard Gerber]

  yes I did 

[zoidberg]

Not fair, I want to be enlightened.   

[ironraven]

Those are kind of sad looking. They'll probably clean up fine, but I remember when Pumas had serial numbers and there was a reason for it, damn fine made and a warrantee that was worth something.

[Gerhard Gerber]

Those are kind of sad looking. They'll probably clean up fine, but I remember when Pumas had serial numbers and there was a reason for it, damn fine made and a warrantee that was worth something.

You're not wrong, as a kid I managed to buy 2 of those German Pumas from the very same (gun) shop......

I wish I could get and afford Bark Rivers........