Cadet

PUMA Cadet, the model number is 23 0460. This knife was made in 1980 as a Military model. The Cadet knife has green checkered handles. This knife is 3 7/8" long when closed with a 2 7/8" blade and 6 3/4" long fully open. The guarantee control number is 26282. This indicates the knife was handmade at Puma Werks in Solingen, Germany in the 2nd half of 1982.

The overall length is 6 3/4". It has a 440A German Steel blade. The blade is etched: 460 PUMA CADET - NEW STAINLESS SUPER KEEN CUTTING STEEL - HANDMADE GERMANY.

This PUMA knife came from a collection of PUMA knives that were owned by a PUMA distributor. This knife is like it came from PUMA. The knife has been untouched for 38 years. The box was only opened to take pictures of the knife. It is a stunning example of how PUMA made knives.

A few key facts about this PUMA knife that has been stored for 38 years:

1) The knife is mint / pristine / untouched as it came from PUMA Works.

2) The knife has been stored in a warehouse for the past 38 years and was owned by a PUMA distributor.

3) The knife has the original factory complete packaging as it came from PUMA.

4) The knife came with the PUMA papers.

The handles are checkered green with an inlaid round PUMA shield. The knife has bead blasted Nickel Alloy bolsters and liners. The knife comes in the factory PUMA green and yellow box with factory papers. 

A factory Product Information Sheet also was included with the knife. This PUMA knife is hand made in Solingen Germany. PUMA makes one of the highest quality knives made. 

Knife Specifications:

Handmade by skilled craftsmen

2 7/8" Hollow ground drop point blade

3 7/8" closed length

Custom proofed Rockwell Hardness of 55-57

440A German steel blade

Stainless steel bolsters and liners

Lockback design

PUMA lifetime limited warranty