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A Masterpiece of Solingen Craftsmanship – Matching Serial #0047 - Available now is a rare, complete Limited Edition Series One set from J.W. Hickey & Sons. These \"Jumbo Coke Bottle\" folders were designed by the legendary Winston-Salem, NC collector group (Hickey, Shouse, and Smith) and manufactured at the world-renowned Friedrich Olbertz factory in Solingen, Germany. Near Mint condition with Great Snap, tight in Frame with no wobble. A Masterpiece of Solingen Craftsmanship – Matching Serial #0047
Available now is a rare, complete Limited Edition Series One set from J.W. Hickey & Sons. These \"Jumbo Coke Bottle\" folders were designed by the legendary Winston-Salem, NC collector group (Hickey, Shouse, and Smith) and manufactured at the world-renowned Friedrich Olbertz factory in Solingen, Germany.Being Serial #0047, these knives come from the very beginning of the production run. This is crucial for collectors: the \"figural\" casting detail on the handles is exceptionally crisp and deep, produced before the factory molds began to show typical wear.The Three-Knife Collection Includes:
- The George Washington: Featuring a detailed bust of Washington with \"UNION\" and the bold blade etch: \"We Owe Allegiance To No Crown.\"
- The Abraham Lincoln: Featuring the Lincoln bust; Blade etched with the iconic phrase: \"With Malice Toward None.\"
- The Patriot\'s Defender: A Bicentennial (1776–1976) commemorative featuring a colonial soldier and eagle motif.
Condition Report:
The Knives: Excellent Plus condition. All three knives feature a \"walk and talk\" snap, zero side play, and factory-sharp edges. The carbon steel maintains its original luster with no significant spotting.
The Presentation Box: Original solid wood construction with gold-leaf lettering. The hinges are tight and the black velvet lining is in pristine condition. The exterior shows only light \"closet wear\" scratches consistent with 50 years of storage.
Collector\'s Value Note:
While many of these sets were broken up and sold individually over the last half-century, finding a complete, matching-number set in the original velvet-lined wood case is increasingly difficult. This set represents the peak of the 1970s \"Battle Axe\" era of high-carbon German imports.
