💥Blast from the Past💥 (unofficial nostalgic older knife thread)

[not2sharp]

Here is another vintage old timer that should be added to our list, the Western W49 Bowie (not my image).

n2s

 

[not2sharp]

From back in the day when the family owned a chicken farm, I think, there is some disagreement though. Rehandled in the past month.View attachment 3026881

Are there any markings visible on the knife? They were often marked below where the dark square is in your image.

N2s

 

[David Mary]

I’m late to the party, need to catch up!
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I always knew Al Mar was a giant.

 

[woody68]

 

[Less Than Sharpest]

When Benchmade was in the process of moving from Clackamas to Oregon City I found a box of these, 10 that were seconds apparently, and my boss asked me to polish the handles and sharpen them. He gave them to Les and various vice-presidents and I kept one. The blade was 440C, hand ground (?), and they were perfectly heat treated as mine took a great edge. Chip, I admire your ability to open and close them with one hand! I won't do that.

 

[Win Heger]

This is the first custom folder that I ordered, I believe it was 1991. I'm still good friends with Bill, now retired. The scrimshaw was done by Linda Karst, the engraving by Fred Harrigton. Still in my collection.

 

[Cvrobinson]

Another shout out for the Snap Lock, my favorite fidget knife