re: What's the OB know about Puma Knives?

I have a nice collection of their folders. Pretty inexpensive on eBay about fifteen years ago but the Solingen Germany originals have appreciated greatly.
The back packer and that line of knives with the green handles have the same quality of steel blades as the higher end lines with the wood or sambar stag handles. Look for the small ping on the blade which indicates it was Rockwell tested for a certain hardness. Also the originals and higher end have five number ids stamped on the lock release, blade or other area of the knife - it can tell you the year your knife was made.
The line with black handles were the bottom in so far as quality.
The pumas offered now are assembled in china and the quality difference is apparent.
If I knew how to post photos I would be happy to show some of my collection.