E. W. Solingen unknown tang stamp

[Arie Leib]

Good evening, gentlemen.
I bought a small, high-quality knife with black horn scales and mother-of-pearl tones. It's quite well made, with brass interiors. I don't know the hallmark. The John Walter reference book says it could be made by Eduard Wille, Edmund Jansen & Weck, or Wilhelm Busch. But I don't think so. Any thoughts on this? Have a nice weekend, everyone.

 

[Shoeger]

Dear Arie,
E. W. is early hallmark of Emil Weck better known as "Protea" brand.

 

[Arie Leib]

Dear Arie,
E. W. is early hallmark of Emil Weck better known as "Protea" brand.

Hi, @Shoeger
Yes, I thought E.W. was Emil Weck. Thanks for confirming my suspicions.

 

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Dear Arie,
E. W. is early hallmark of Emil Weck better known as "Protea" brand.

It is a fact that several cutlers have been using a monogram of their prename and family name for markig knives instead of a brandname of trademark.
Several Solingen cutlers are known with matching „E.W“ monogram.
What fact does lead you to „Emil Weck“?