Antique New York Knife Company Knives and Company History

[Augie]

Mike, Rob, beautiful knives guys!

 

[waynorth]

Nice score, Mike!! Makes a great NYK backdrop!!!

 

[sceva]

Boy; the bone was phenomenal on the old knives made way back when. I wonder if they did their own jigging in the 1920's or did the bone suppliers (Rogers?) do it

 

[lithicus]

I just acquired this Electric Cutlery Co. pen knife which, I believe, has ties to the New York Knife Co.
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If you don't mind me asking, and only if it is appropriate here, what tipped you off to this being possibly from NYKC? I have a knife I believe may also be made by NYKC, but I'm inexperienced and haven't had much luck trying to identify it myself.

 

[Primble]

If you don't mind me asking, and only if it is appropriate here, what tipped you off to this being possibly from NYKC? I have a knife I believe may also be made by NYKC, but I'm inexperienced and haven't had much luck trying to identify it myself.

It is described at length in the Goins Encyclopedia of Cutlery markings.

Please post any knife identity inquiries in a different thread, until you know what you have, as this is a history thread.

Very handsome Electric Bryon !

 

[Primble]

Boy; the bone was phenomenal on the old knives made way back when. I wonder if they did their own jigging in the 1920's or did the bone suppliers (Rogers?) do it

New York Knife Company was a huge operation and would have had the machines and laborers to do their own jigging.
I suppose that during the last decade of operation (1920's) it might be possible, but, highly unlikely. By many accounts, only night watchmen were employed after 1929.

 

[lithicus]

It is described at length in the Goins Encyclopedia of Cutlery markings.

Very handsome Electric Bryon !

Thank you!!

 

[Buckeye Sharp]

This Hammer Brand Barlow was acquired from Augie at last year’s GEC Rendezvous and I’m glad to have added it to the oldies collection.

 

[galvanic1882]

One of my latest finds

 

[Primble]

I have kept an eye out for that sleeveboard for a long time. I have an old crusty one with nice worn bone, but, wore out blades. Might be my most wore out knife.

Nice to see one nearly like it, only pristine !

Fantastic find Mike !

 

[ea42]

Mike you sure did hit the jackpot there! Beautiful knife buddy, it couldn't be any better.

Eric

 

[galvanic1882]

Thanks guys!!!

Here are 2 more I just picked up. The equal end is 3 3/8” and believe it’s a hard one to find especially etched. The etch on the larger one, 3 1/2” is better but not as rare.

 

[Mike Robuck]

You sure know how to find some great knives Mike!

 

[galvanic1882]

Thanks Mike, mostly luck I think!!

 

[ea42]

Fantastic Mike, they're in amazing shape! Love those old matchstrike pulls.

Eric

 

[waynorth]

Fantastic Mike, they're in amazing shape! Love those old matchstrike pulls.

Eric

Hey Eric; was NYK part of that historical Bone Shop collective handlemaker??

 

[waynorth]

One of my latest findsView attachment 2102289

You found some beautiful knives, Mike!!

Here's one that may 'hit' your collection some day!?!?



The Harrison patented punch, (later replaced by the Fuller patented punch with spiral grooves), dates this knife between 1901 and 1915!!!

 

[galvanic1882]

Damn that’s a sweet one I have a spot for it

 

[galvanic1882]

Here is another one from the same group I was able to get, never seen this etch before and I love the pick bone on this one. 3 1/2" closed.

 

[rockman0]

Mike, awesome and well preserved additions to your collection
Beautiful HJ, Charlie