https://www.sportingcutlery.co.uk/product/pre-owned-knives/anton-wingen-jr-scout-knife-with-metal-sheath/
The Boy Scout emblem is pretty unmistakable. Take a look at the OP's third picture. Clearly Anton Wingen Solingen Germany. I would say $60-$75 on value.
I had a Kershaw Launch automatic that I carried for a few years. Great steel, really liked the knife. The only problem I had with it was opening in my pocket. That is kind of not so good when you keep a knife as sharp as I usually do. Can be a little tricky to not cut your self. Otherwise...
Takes an edge and keeps it. I have had this one for a year I guess and it has only seen ceramic crock sticks for touch up to keep it razor sharp. Never had it on a stone. Never had it come open in my pocket like some I have had. It is just an all around great knife in my opinion and I have had a...
Not sure how old, they are still making knives. https://www.knifecenter.com/brand/144/Winchester-Knives
Winchester Knives, USA models are manufactured by Bluegrass Cutlery in Manchester, Ohio on the Kentucky border. Their products include John Primble knives and S&D wooden cases. We feel their...
Unless you have had training and lots of practice, a knife is a poor tool for self defense in my opinion. As for everyday use it really depends on what you plan to use it for and your personal preferences. My EDC is a Piranha X auto.
J.A. Henckels make some good knives. They also make some not so great knives. I have the remnants of a set of Henckels Ever Edge knives made in Japan and they are pretty much crap. If you stick to their Solingen made knives you will have some well crafted cutlery. Maybe not quite as good as...
It is possible but I have never seen a marlinspike that was flat on one side like these and with such a steep point. They are more usually round from one end to the other with a much more gradual taper.