A Classic American Design

[leghog]

Patented by Webster L. Marble 101 years ago next month. This is my Kinfolks rendition from about 40 years after Marble's patent.

Kinfolks K380 Trail Master.

 

[Jack Black]

Very nice Leghog :thumbup: The European cutlers were quick to produce similar knives, and still do today, but it IS a classic American design :thumbup:

 

[jackknife]

Has a lot going for it. Nice amount of belly to the edge for skinning, still retains a fine point if needed, and a handle that is not only great feeling i the hand but has a very secure grip when wet/slick.

A truly timeless design. Form followed function, something that seems to have been cast by the wayside these days!

 

[popedandy]

Marbles had some great designs. I have always enjoyed my two, a Trailmaker and a Sport

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Excellent knife leghog. It makes me wonder what all completely American patterns there are?

 

[Bartleby]

Certainly the inspiration/progenitor for the Navy Mk I knife, a version of which was my first hunting knife. A heck of a good all around utility knife!

 

[tongueriver]

I thought the OP was looking for Woodcrafts and cousins?

 

[leghog]

I thought the OP was looking for Woodcrafts and cousins?

A woodcraft that's in good original condition (not buffed to death) at a good price, yes. Also a Nessmuk that's not more than 0.124" at the spine and with a proper offset handle. Not having much luck with either. For the latter I'm thinking I may need to get someone to "re-tip" and handle a sheep skinner blank.