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Carl Schlieper Eye Brand GX-DS Copperhead Pattern ~ Vintage 1980`s
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Carl Schlieper Eye Brand GX-DS Copperhead Pattern ~ Vintage 1980`s
The Carl Schlieper Eye Brand GX-DS is a highly collectible vintage folding pocket knife produced in the 1980s (specifically around 1980 to the late 1980s).
Description of the GX-DS Model
Manufactured in the historic cutlery hub of Solingen, Germany, the model stamp breaks down into specific historic brand codes:
- Pattern ("GX"): The "GX" designation references the classic Copperhead pattern folder. It features a 2-blade design (typically a clip point and a pen or straight-back blade) with protective, raised bolsters designed to keep the blade tangs from snagging on your pockets.
- Handle Material ("DS"): The "DS" stands for Deluxe Stag (often referred to by collectors as Deer Stag). True European or Sambar stag handles were introduced by Schlieper on these models after 1980, replacing the "bone stag" imitations used in earlier decades. These handles are highly regarded for being thick, "gnarly," and textured.
- Blades: The knife is famous for its high-performance, hammer-forged carbon steel blades (Solingen steel) known for exceptional edge retention and sharpenability, stamped with the iconic "Eye" logo.
- Dimensions: It typically measures 3 ¾ inches (3.825") closed with a total open length of roughly 6 ½ inches.
Year Made
Knives bearing the authentic "DS" Deluxe Stag stamp were produced in the 1980s. Historical records and vintage catalogs from the Eye Brand Knife Guide note that true stag handles were introduced to their inventory post-1980. Many specific GX-DS models found in collector circuits are pinned to production dates around 1987.
Because the original Carl Schlieper company went bankrupt in 1993, any authentic Solingen-made GX-DS in its original box is a verified pre-2000 vintage piece.
- Never used, carried or sharpened
- No box
- Condition is near mint
