Antique Russel Locking Fish Knife bought at a flea market

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I recently bought this knife from a local collector at the flea market. I really just liked the knife without knowing anything about it. Apparently it is a rare item and this is the only one I have ever seen. Through the helpful folks in the ID forum I was told this Russell Locking Fish Folding Knife dates 1884-1933 with saw cut bone handles. It is in very good condition and still very tight.
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wow, that looks awesome! Can you tell us more about the locking mechanism? I don't see how it locks in the pictures.
 
SCORE! Thats a beauty! Has all the elements, barehead, easy open, cool blade design...its a Russel...nice!
 
Sweet! Thanks for taking more pics, now I see it :)

That fish scaler looks vicious! Fish don't stand a chance! This is a really cool knife.
 
Vicious indeed! Actually looks like a saw. Very good old knife of obvious merit, lucky you!
 
Wow very cool find! You certainly don't see one of those everyday, especially not in that condition... So where did you say that flea market was???
 
the helpful folks in the ID forum I was told this Russell Locking Fish Folding Knife dates 1884-1933 with saw cut bone handles. It is in very good condition and still very tight.
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IMPRESSIVE!

Congrats on that one.
 
I have been going to this flea market for 13yrs and this is the first time I ever saw this guy there. It was a definite case of right place at right time and money in hand. By the way the scaler is dang sharp!

KNARFENG- double rattin frattin ??
 
I been double posting a bunch tonight. Not sure why. I borrowed the rattin phrase from Yosemite Sam.
 
That´s a fine old knife. Especially to its age, it still seems to be in great condition. Congratz on that great find! I´m sure, you´ll enjoy that beauty.
 
WOW!!! My wife is always wanting to go to this big flea market I always said no. Now I got to go!
 
That made my night. Love it. And I watched The Dirty Dozen tonight, so that's high praise. I have quite a few cheap fish knives. That is a quality knife. :thumbup:
 
Thanks very much fellas! The flea market is The Pecan Park Flea Market in Jacksonville FL. This was the first time I had seen this gentleman there in 13yrs but I do have a point of contact for Mr. Tall Paul if anyone wants it. He did have other knives for sale but this was the only Russell. Mr. Paul had quite a collection of folders and fixed blade knives. I just picked it out because it looked unique, very old and in very good condition. I repair (1700's-1900's) and refinish anitique steamer trunks and furniture. I have also built a display case for a friends M1 Garand. My intention with this knife is not to keep it but sell it or trade it. I do want to build a display case for it and think I have enough Mahoghany to do it. I have not posted it for sale on any website. There are two members here that expressed interest.
 
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