A Thoughtful Relic!!

[r8shell]

Here's an example of someone getting their money's worth out of a knife in a thoughtful way.
Someone used and sharpened this Case Congress until they had to file down the kicks to drop the tips, but then had to grind out nail reliefs to access the nicks.

Still cuts like a double scalpel.

 

[waynorth]

Her is one that I feel is a Relic Charlie waynorth . You have even held it for a little while . It is a Small Barlow that is even smaller than a GEC 14 . Made by SEO&S some time back . It has Integral Bolsters . The blade still has Snap .


Compared to a GEC 14 .

With his Big Brother that is also a Relic but is not in as good a condition . Not much Snap in the blade .

And the larger SEO&S with an old Russell that is not in very good shape .


Neither of them could be a User except in a pinch but they are some of the very first Barlows that I ever bought and I would never want to part with them but some day I will .
They are just part of the very few that I own that are older than I am , so that makes them a RELIC .

Harry

It's amazing how those old Sheffield relics can provide some usefulness still; after a hundred years!! If only for fond reminders!!
As you know, I love those old things Harry!!
Old Engineer

 

[waynorth]

Here's an example of someone getting their money's worth out of a knife in a thoughtful way.
Someone used and sharpened this Case Congress until they had to file down the kicks to drop the tips, but then had to grind out nail reliefs to access the nicks.

Still cuts like a double scalpel.

Amazing!! Using a knife up like that is showing it reverence!!

 

[Old Engineer]

It's amazing how those old Sheffield relics can provide some usefulness still; after a hundred years!! If only for fond reminders!!
As you know, I love those old things Harry!!
Old Engineer

Indeed I do know that you like these Old Knives that are older than us Old Guys my friend .

Harry

 

[dragon.eyez]

This is one of my family's knife relics. I think it was my great grandfather's. The more I look at it the more I like it, it's impressive how many blades fit in such a small little knife. I think everything was mirror finished originally, I would love to see what it looked like when it was new. One of the secondary blade's action is pretty dull, but the main blade and the nail file still have some snap. I believe I was told the covers are sterling silver. The detail in the covers is beautiful and very well finished. If anyone has any information about it I would love to learn more.

 

[waynorth]

Mighty Stag!! Fine spring and blade!! Carefully tended all its life, this Quill knife is from Victorian times, and can still turn a goose feather into an ink pen!!
Never mind that the edge has almost met the nail nick!! Never mind that the blade can almost hide behind a straight pin!!
It's such a beauty, no wonder it was so well looked after! A tribute to the cutler, and to the Stag that contributed the beautiful handles!!
Makes me want to go poaching in Victoria's back yard!!
~ca. 1837 - 1901

 

[Prester John]

Here's an example of someone getting their money's worth out of a knife in a thoughtful way.
Someone used and sharpened this Case Congress until they had to file down the kicks to drop the tips, but then had to grind out nail reliefs to access the nicks.

Still cuts like a double scalpel.

The main blade looks almost like a lambsfoot.

 

[r8shell]

Mighty Stag!! Fine spring and blade!! Carefully tended all its life, this Quill knife is from Victorian times, and can still turn a goose feather into an ink pen!!
Never mind that the edge has almost met the nail nick!! Never mind that the blade can almost hide behind a straight pin!!
It's such a beauty, no wonder it was so well looked after! A tribute to the cutler, and to the Stag that contributed the beautiful handles!!
Makes me want to go poaching in Victoria's back yard!!
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Beautiful!

The main blade looks almost like a lambsfoot.

It kinda does. A very useful shape.

 

[waynorth]

Beautiful!

Thanks r8shell !! I think so too!!

 

[Old Engineer]

Mighty Stag!! Fine spring and blade!! Carefully tended all its life, this Quill knife is from Victorian times, and can still turn a goose feather into an ink pen!!
Never mind that the edge has almost met the nail nick!! Never mind that the blade can almost hide behind a straight pin!!
It's such a beauty, no wonder it was so well looked after! A tribute to the cutler, and to the Stag that contributed the beautiful handles!!
Makes me want to go poaching in Victoria's back yard!!
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Someone loved that knife for a very long time . I am surprised to see the Brass Pins though . Are the Liners Brass ??? That Stag is really what it is all about though .

Harry

 

[waynorth]

Someone loved that knife for a very long time . I am surprised to see the Brass Pins though . Are the Liners Brass ??? That Stag is really what it is all about though .

Harry

Almost missed you, Harry, sorry!
Yes, brass liners and pins. The decorative file lines go through the pin in the bolsters, so it looks original, but the pin could have been carefully replaced!!??

 

[rockman0]

ISW Primble, still snaps like new with no blade play

 

[Luger1952]

Here is a hump back Robeson PocketEze Jack. This is an early one based on the shield type or style.

 

[waynorth]

Nice knives, Rob and Lloyd!! Both look ready to rock and roll!!

 

[tongueriver]

All great, but the EZO is really wonderful! And your jack, Luger! Had to edit to get you in here!

 

[waynorth]

Here's another of those thoughtfully-treated Quill tools! Since at one time these little knives were so important in the course of human events, it is easy to understand how carefully they were taken care of!! And they were well made to endure; this one in stag, and still snappy!!

 

[waynorth]

Yet one more!! This one in nice pearl - A personal Gem!!