Since it was formed on the Wupper River in 1769, PUMA has set the standard that established Solingen, Germany as the premier knife manufacturing center in the world. PUMA is in fact the 8th oldest trademark in Germany. PUMA has been distributed in the United States for over 50 years and has established a strong reputation for sharp, high-quality hunting knives that hold their edge. You will be delighted with our knives.