1915-1995
The 9 Point Knuckle Duster Trench Knife he designed in 1942:
The 8 Point Knuckle Duster Trench Knife he designed in 1944:
Each has a makers mark stating the place made "M.H." Mayfield Heights (Ohio)
and followed by his surname "COLE".
One of his two sons (Jeffrey) runs the Cleveland National Corporation currently headquartered in Mayfield Heights and Mason, Ohio.
Producing limited special edition combat knives similar in style and tradition. Genuine quality post-war items:
Double-Edge
1948 Roebuck Works
1950 " Silvey"
1968 V-42 Dagger
1970 "#14 series"
1973 Tomahawk
1991 Aluminium Knuckles
Joe Cole was a "merry ol' sole" indeed.
Founded retail business (CNC) Cole National Corp. in 1960.
"KA-BAR" brand owned by Robinson Knife Company was sold to Cole National Corporation in 1966.
He used "Sabre" as a brand name and also acquired Griffon Cutlery Corp. in 1968.
**Hubert H. Humphrey and Jack Kennedy
got his financial support.
***Sheaths by Black Horse Leather Shop.
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