Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Antique Knife, A Gift to Dr. H.G. Kribs December 25, 1928

In Tools and Hardware > Fixed Blade Knives > Show & Tell.
swampdogg's loves637 of 674Triangle Shaped Wood Stove 1975 SeaWorld souvenir lamp
4
Love it
1
Like it

whyattwhyatt loves this.
axx6056axx6056 likes this.
fortapachefortapache loves this.
blunderbuss2blunderbuss2 loves this.
swampdoggswampdogg loves this.
See 3 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 7 years ago

    MarianneI
    (1 item)

    I don't know much about this knife. Fact is, the only thing I do know about it is that it was a gift to a Dr. H.G. Kribs on December 25, 1928. It was given to the doctor by Kr. S.B. Pal. (This is the inscription on the brass end of the knife's handle.)

    Overall dimensions in sheath, which I believe is a reptile skin is 18" x 3" at widest point. No markings on blade to identify, though there is a design. Handle could possibly be a bone material.

    If you know anything about this knife, please let me know!

    Dr. H.G. Kribs worked for the Department of Zoology at University of Pennsylvania. I don't know much more about him, though I did find his scrapbook for sale on a rare books and manuscripts website: http://www.mbenjaminkatzfinebooksraremanuscripts.com/ap_dr_g_h_kribs_mrs.html

    And I have also found some references to the doctor in some old books:
    https://books.google.com/books?id=1ovNAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA295&lpg=PA295&dq=dr.+h.g.+kribs&source=bl&ots=HhbHo3Qd7_&sig=3HX2rpXYkUZPPPO0GNabSrf7KcU&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwil_fr2zdvSAhWFOCYKHZZKCJ4Q6AEIQDAJ#v=onepage&q=dr.%20h.g.%20kribs&f=false

    https://books.google.com/books?id=nv9FAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA38&lpg=PA38&dq=dr.+h.g.+kribs&source=bl&ots=KGjWSzQWpt&sig=bJpbscEgPLbbhGgcrd1m-ttamJc&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwil_fr2zdvSAhWFOCYKHZZKCJ4Q6AEIPjAI#v=onepage&q=dr.%20h.g.%20kribs&f=false

    Unsolved Mystery

    Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

    logo
    Fixed Blade Knives
    See all
    Vintage MOP Pearl Hoffritz Boot Dagger Prostitute Knife Solingen W/ Sheath
    Vintage MOP Pearl Hoffritz Boot Dag...
    $118
    Orig Vintage Fixed Blade Knife
    Orig Vintage Fixed Blade Knife "Ran...
    $510
    Vintage Marbles Leather / Stag Pommel 8
    Vintage Marbles Leather / Stag Pomm...
    $133
    Vintage Blackjack Trail Guide Stag Fixed Blade Knife USA
    Vintage Blackjack Trail Guide Stag ...
    $86
    logo
    Vintage MOP Pearl Hoffritz Boot Dagger Prostitute Knife Solingen W/ Sheath
    Vintage MOP Pearl Hoffritz Boot Dag...
    $118
    See all

    Comments

    1. UncleRon UncleRon, 7 years ago
      That is a Kukri from Nepal. It is the fighting knife of the famous Gurkha soldiers who fought for the British. That is a "real" example, as opposed to a tourist version. The sheath is exceptional; usually they are plain leather with two small knives inserted behind the large blade. It's a beautiful example.
    2. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 7 years ago
      Nepal. Gurkha military knife
    3. MarianneI, 7 years ago
      Thank you so much for the information! Does this item have any value?

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.