1916 "Hobo" Slip joint knife.

[transmaster]

This is a reproduction of a Slip Joint knife found in the 1916 New York Sporting Goods catalog, when David Abercrombie listed his Hunting and fishing gear. With David's alliance with NYSG, Abercrombie sporting products were prominently displayed. This Slip Joint knife was found within. I have learned that these slip-joint knives, generically called "Hobo knives," were popular before WW2. I just ordered this one, $24.95 from Logsdon & Co Historical Outfitters.

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[Hickory n steel]

It looks like they were discontinued somewhat recently, but I'd look for a Case hobo.

That thing you bought looks like a fairly rough low quality piece made in India.

 

[transmaster]

The Case Hobo is selling for between $350 to $750 bucks depending on the exact model.

 

[transmaster]

That thing you bought looks like a fairly rough, low-quality piece made in India.

Yes, the rough finish was noted in the reviews. It needs a bit of file work and attention to the rivets.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Yes, the rough finish was noted in the reviews. It needs a bit of file work and attention to the rivets.

That's not something a brand new knife should need unless it's a kit that you're putting together yourself.

 

[calm]

Boker has a cheaper hobo knife, similar to the case model. Should be under $50

Boker Magnum, bon appetite model. It comes apart to give you separate fork, knife and spoon and has a bottle opener too.

 

[transmaster]

That's not something a brand new knife should need unless it's a kit that you're putting together yourself.

We will. See when it get here.

 

[Railsplitter]

I have often thought about tossing this A.G. Russell Boxcar Jack in my lunchbox but never got around to it. It doesn’t have a spoon which would certainly be a useful utensil.
Like most Hobo knives, the fork has to be open in order for the halves to separate. That way you can use the blade without worry of the knife coming apart under stress.

 

[transmaster]

I found and ordered this; This is the actual Military issue Hungarian Army cutlery set, made in Hungary, only sold stateside on Amazon.




Note the storage clasp has a P-51 style can opener and a bottle opener.

 

[Railsplitter]

I found and ordered this; This is the actual Military issue Hungarian Army cutlery set, made in Hungary, only sold stateside on Amazon.



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Note the storage clasp has a P-51 style can opener and a bottle opener.

Love it! The can opener looks very effective.

 

[John A. Larsen]

I found and ordered this; This is the actual Military issue Hungarian Army cutlery set, made in Hungary, only sold stateside on Amazon.



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Note the storage clasp has a P-51 style can opener and a bottle opener.

Looks very similar to the German Army WWII issued mess kit utensils. The same set up was issued after WWII, minus the Nazi Eagles stamp, I have a set of them. might have to get one of these sets too. John
PS I see that big River also sells the German version.