2000 Hen and Rooster 312-C1 Pocket Knife – Solingen Germany – Faux Pearl Handles – Clip & Pen Blades – Bertram Cutlery

This Hen & Rooster pocket knife from the year 2000 is a gleaming example of Solingen steelwork paired with vintage flair. A two-blade folder produced by Bertram Cutlery under the Hen & Rooster name, this model features a classic clip and pen blade configuration housed in elegant, iridescent faux pearl handles. With polished nickel silver bolsters, brass liners, and a proud Hen & Rooster shield, this knife reflects the continued legacy of one of Germany’s most storied cutlery houses.

The tang stamps read “Hen & Rooster – Solingen Germany” and “Bertram Cutlery – 312-C1,” linking this knife directly to the Bertram lineage that dates back to 1845. The result is a handsome and highly collectible piece of modern traditional craftsmanship.

🔧 Specs:

Maker: Hen & Rooster / Bertram Cutlery – Solingen, Germany

Pattern: 312-C1

Blades: 2 (Clip Point and Pen Blade)

Handle: Faux pearl celluloid with iridescent swirl pattern

Bolsters: Nickel silver

Liners: Brass

Shield: Hen & Rooster round logo shield

Closed Length: Approx. 4 1/4"

Blade Action: Smooth with strong open and close snap

🔎 Condition Note:
This knife is in excellent unused condition with clean blades, bright handles, and original factory edge. The bolsters have minimal signs of aging, and the handle scales are fully intact with no chips or cracks. Includes the original green Hen & Rooster box. This knife ships wrapped in acid-free archival tissue to help preserve both the blade and handle during transit and storage.

📜 Historical Note:
Hen & Rooster knives have been made in Solingen, Germany—“the City of Blades”—since 1845. Under the Bertram Cutlery name, the brand became renowned for its finely ground carbon and stainless knives. This 312-C1 pattern reflects the company's late-20th-century approach to traditional folders: blending beauty with function while honoring Old World manufacturing standards.

🧲 Collector’s Note:
With its mirror-polished blades, pearlescent handle, and strong Solingen pedigree, this knife makes a striking addition to any traditional folder collection. Whether displayed in a case or carried with care, it stands as a proud emblem of European knife heritage in the modern era.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
All knives in this shop are vintage or pre-owned unless stated otherwise. While many are in excellent condition, they may show normal signs of age or handling such as scuffs, blemishes, or blade wear. I try to document condition as accurately as possible in both the description and photos.

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