Zwilling JA Henckels Twin Swing by Julian Brown

[Arie Leib]

Hello everyone,
I'd like to show you an unusual folding knife from Zwilling JA Henckels, the Twin Swing model, designed by Julian Brown. It's mushroom hunting season, and I think this guy should show off his skills. The knife is semi-automatic, with a push-button lock; when you press the button, the blade extends to about 45 degrees. It was released in a limited edition in red and black. It has a serial number on the clip. According to my information, the knife was produced no later than 2000 and was made in Germany (I wonder if it was made at the Zwilling JA Henckels factory in Solingen or at a contract manufacturer?). Therefore, it is too young to be included in the "Vintage Knives" section. Good steel, very sharp. The ring is removed by pressing. I don't know the designer, Julian Brown. There is no information about this knife online, but its authenticity has been confirmed. Any information would be appreciated. Enjoy.

 

[Abu]

Hi @Arie Leib , you really have a hand for fairly unusual knives or productions! Like you I wonder if it’s really made by Zwilling-Factory. 🤔. We will see….
One question: What is the extended tail for? To release the blade?

Abu

 

[ebenezer]

Der hintere Pin mit Schlüsselring kann per Schnellverschluss vom Griff gelöst werden, so dass man das Messer frei handeln kann.
Gibt ein paar Bilder, wenn Du bei Google Twin Swing Julian Brown eingibst. Kann die nicht verlinken, da sie auf Auktionsseiten führen.

 

[Arie Leib]

Hi @Arie Leib , you really have a hand for fairly unusual knives or productions! Like you I wonder if it’s really made by Zwilling-Factory. 🤔. We will see….
One question: What is the extended tail for? To release the blade?

Abu

You know, I love riddles; I'm bored without them 😁
I completely agree with Ebenezer that the extended tail is needed to secure the ring bushing and clip. But I'm more concerned about where and by whom it was made. The markings on the blade and packaging indicate it was made in Germany. As an example, I'll attach a photo of a set of kitchen knives. For example, Boker's "Germany" label on the emblem or blade doesn't necessarily mean the knife was made in Germany. It's actually made in Asia, and in Germany, they simply wiped it down with a cloth and put it in the packaging. It's a marketing gimmick. But if it says "Solingen," then the knife is definitely made in Germany. I don't know about Twins knives. Perhaps some experts know where these knives are actually made