Vintage Rich A Herder Solingen Germany Folding Pruning Knife Good Snap No Wobble For Sale

Vintage Rich A. Herder folding pruning/grafting knife made in Solingen, Germany. This traditional gardener’s knife features a slim curved pruning blade with orange synthetic handles and classic German craftsmanship.

Marked “RICH. A. HERDER SOLINGEN” and “RICARDO-HERDERMESSER” on the blade tang. A great piece for collectors of vintage gardening tools, pruning knives, and German cutlery.

The knife has good snap and no wobble. Blade shows honest vintage patina, spotting, and age-related wear from normal use and storage.

• Brand: Rich A. Herder
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Manufacturing City: Solingen
• Knife Type: Folding Pruning / Grafting Knife
• Pattern: Gardener’s Knife
• Blade Material: Carbon Steel
• Blade Type: Pruning / Hawkbill Style
• Blade Edge: Plain Edge
• Handle Material: Synthetic Composition
• Lock Type: Slipjoint

• Closed Length: Approx. 3.75"
• Overall Open Length: Approx. 6"
• Blade Length: Approx. 2.25"

Estimated mid-20th century production, likely 1950s–1970s era.

• Good snap
• No wobble
• Blade has patina and pepper spotting
• Normal scratches and handling wear present
• Handle shows light age/use wear
• Mechanically solid overall

Gently cleaned with mild soap and water to remove surface dirt only. No polishing or restoration performed.

Ships fully insured and carefully packaged. Usually ships next business day.

Very sharp. Handle with care.

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