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Hollweg Knife

On October 19, 1886, the Hollweg Brothers of

Barmen, Germany patented a pocket knife

with a corkscrew (German Number 39,829).

In the design there are no finger notches on

the blades. They are moved into position by

lifting rings on the outside of the knife and

turning them. When a blade is fully

extended, it can be locked in place by

lowering the ring.

Carl Hollweg patented the knife in England

on November 10, 1886 (Number 14,560)

under the title

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Improvements relating to

folding knives, cork-screws, and other

folding articles.

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Although the patent does not show a corkscrew, the example in

the photograph has one. When not in use, it is held in place by a pivoting locking

bar behind it on the backside. By sliding the bar to the side, the worm can be

lifted and locked in place by sliding the bar back.