I inherited this knife after my dad passed away. It was his favorite knife. He carried the same model back in Vietnam daily, but he was not allowed to take it with him, so he bought this one years later. Thanks for watching!
I have this knife, I bought it from a man that found it in the woods while deer hunting. It had been there for a long time, but was still in good condition. The leather sheath had molded some, but cleaned up good.
I work with someone who served in vietnam. We got into a talk about different knives and sharpening stones when he brought up a story about him walking through the jungle everywhere with his. I can't wait to see the look on his face when he opens the box i got him.
Excellent video. Cheers to you for respecting your dad this way. I bought my first one 45 years ago. Liked it so much, I bought one for my dad and brother. They are wonderful bushcraft and hunting knives.
Most of us Vietnam vets wanted a Randall ,but very hard to get. I got Puma at PX in Germany. it has served me well. Easy to bring home, just shipped in my duffle bag.
Definitely one of the most iconic knives in history, thank you for sharing that. Back in the old days, there wasn't actually that many options for a good blade- let alone a tactical one! One of my best friends dads also carried a large, Solingen German made, stag handled fixed blade hunter (not a Puma, I wanna say Eye Brand) while guarding supplies in the Jungles of Vietnam. That is the point in my life when I realized I loved classic knives. There really is something about those natural materials that bring out something primal in a man. There was something psychologically powerful about that German blade that I can't describe. A man who carries a bone handled knife into a modern combat situation is not the kind of man you want to go toe-to-toe with. Good thorough description; Thanks for the video.
I purchased my Puma White Hunter in 1968. It was my first high quality fixed blade knife. I cannot remember what in cost, but I was a senior in high school working a part-time job so it could not have been very expensive. After 52 years of ownership I will not sell it. Neither my knife nor I have ever been to war, but we’ve had some good hunting, fishing, camping adventures together. Is it a perfect knife, no; but as it is the only knife I will not sell I must admit it is my favorite. I liked your story and hope you treasure your Dad’s knife.
I have one just like yours, the 6375, and the 6375 didn't come out until 1977 and was the first stainless steel blade. Your dad probably had the 6377 or the 6384 in the Vietnam era. I bought mine new in 1981.
I noticed that! Complete knackers that can’t listen or blissfully ignorant or stupid. Perhaps a mixture of them all. It amazes me the could cross a road unaided. 👍
I have a 6375 from 1984 gifted to my by my uncle a couple years before he passed away,it’s my favorite knife and honestly one of my most prized possessions.
A little info for you, Great knife! The Puma White Hunter fixed blade was designed in collaboration with the East African Pro Hunter's Association to be the leading knife in big game hunting. Handmade in Solingen Germany, the White Hunter offers a top quality build and a proven design that are critical when operating in the field. Not all stag handles are created equal, and Puma's meticulous manufacturing process all but guarantees a perfect fit and finish that will stand the test of time. The unique blade is made from German grade 1.4116 stainless steel that has been tempered, drop forged, and hand finished to ensure maximized strength, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. The White Hunter includes a leather belt sheath with a button snap closure. Features: Drop forged and hand finished stainless steel provides excellent strength, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Stabilized stag horn handles are individually cut and hand fitted for a precise fit and finish. Includes a leather belt sheath with a snap closure and cord attachment for secure carry.
I've had mine for 45 years. It has been with me Boar hunting (knife & dogs) in Tenn., Midwest deer hunting, bivy hunting for Elk in Co., Caribou hunting in Canada, and plains game hunting in Africa. Mine shows it's age, and I wouldn't sell it for 10Xs the price of a mint condition collector . It has been used for every job it was intended for. I have a nephew that hunts, someday will be his.
Unbelievable to think this knife is that old and was used in the VietNam War; it just looks to be in pristine condition, like fresh out of the shop. I own the same knife for over 40 years now, it's still going strong but shows some wear and tear, no corrosion but it was used on many journeys and outdoor activities. I had to get a sheath after 30 years, but these knives are great and beautiful! Old world top-end quality! Bought mine back in the day for 100 Deutschmark. Today they sell easily for 350 Euros and above.
Yea, this is a new blade, not the one my dad had in Vietnam. It's the same model blade, but they wouldn't let him come back with his knife, and he always wanted another one, so he bought this one maybe 15 years ago. It's always been new in the box. But yea, prices have really gone up on them.
Great story and a great knife. I just finished sharpening a buddy's White Hunter that made in 1967. Carbon steel blade and that blade had a little more of a recurve then this one seems to have. Recurves are a bitch to sharpen but I fell in love with the knife anywaqy!!!
Some senior NCO's wanted to confiscate everyones knives before returning from Iraq. I had a private discussion to explain that most states are not like Illinois as the 2nd Amendment is upheld. So I got to keep my knives. On a later deployment to Afghanistan I just mailed the knives home a few days before departing and avoided the nonsense.
Beautiful knife, I have a pristine Puma White Hunter, it too, was my dad's . He was Albert too. I have a nice collection of bayonets, fighting, daggers, pocket and hunting knives. My sheath is a little different than yours
If your Dad had a private purchase knife from the PX there was no reason for him to be disallowed his own personal property on being sent back stateside. A Puma knife wasn't a military issue option in any way. As for double edges, it's possible some states or metros had laws against that years ago.
He clearly addressed that in the video you idiot. If you’d paid attention and watched the whole video before commenting this stupid shit you’d know that. Then he replies to you in a friendly manner and you still wanna try to say something smart acting like you’re in the right. I know you probably hear this a lot WALDMEISTER, but you’re a certified dumbass.
I find some of the Puma knives blade patterns a bit odd in a teutonic way. Even their old ad copy was odd to me in a teutonic way. I think Puma rides a very fine line between form, function and fantasy on some models. In a very teutonic way of course. The quality of their knives is over the top. Again in a very teutonic way. Cutlery in general is quite entertaining in how often art form is placed above function, or in extreme cases, it's all art with no real emphasis or intent on function.
Yeah, this one is. It's the same MODEL knife that my dad carried in Vietnam, not the exact same knife. I should have worded that better. He bought this one years later because they wouldn't let him take his home with him.
Need some help from the Puma community. The sheath that was provided with the Trappers Companion knife impressed me in the extreme. Where can a guy find a pattern for that design?
He had this model knife in Vietnam, they didn't let him bring it back home after the war. He later bought THIS knife, one just like it, because he always loved that knife he had. So this is a new one, hence the box and plastic.
That knife was never in Vietnam the box would have been green with yellow liner it also would have said West Germany on the box and not Germany so unless Vietnam occurred after 89 it wasn't there
Yes I know. This is the knife my dad bought to *replace* the one like it he had in Vietnam. This is clearly a new knife here. They wouldn't let him bring it home with him when he returned so it was confiscated, something he always hated.
@@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy Yes, it's clearly a new knife, and you clearly said that your dad (thank you for your service, dad, sir!) had to leave his in Nam...Thanks you!
@@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy mine wasn't a negative comment, and being a vet myself never fail to appreciate what your father and others of his generation did for a country that hated them
@@ronaldmercer9616It clearly was a negative comment from yourself because you didn’t listen to what he was saying!! No good putting a fig leaf on your ignorance.
