Any Love for Orange Blossom lobsters?

[North Shore]

You're welcome. I actually prefer knives to be original and wade through the sea of cleaned knives looking for ones that haven't been messed with. Buffing bolsters is a finishing step on a parts knife so it makes a legitimate knife questionable. Though in this case, the pins don't run through the bolsters. IMHO it is best to avoid it. Wiping down the steel parts with a rag damp with mineral oil will remove any loose rust and stop further rust without resurfacing the metal.

Found it for a couple pics, the integral bolsters/reeded liners and shield are that red nickel silver corrosion. Best left as is now that you've seen it?

 

[supratentorial]

Definitely best left as shown! I think it's a beautiful knife!

 

[North Shore]

Definitely best left as shown! I think it's a beautiful knife!

Thanks

My preference would be to have some contrast between the shield and the nice Rem bone, same with the end caps and pins. I am not sure how to go about that without hurting the knife overall. I got this knife an a really nice KeenerEdge CM McClung congress from the same estate, both of which have similar tarnish issues but awesome knives in regard to wear and blade etch.

 

[supratentorial]

It is a rare treat to find knives that have been left original. There aren't many old knives around that haven't had all the original finish removed by the buffing wheel. I would be very happy to have the knife as is. But you should enjoy the knife however you see fit.

 

[Jak3]

Does this qualify as a "lobster" knife? I'm not to sure what exactly that is.

What I do know is that I like this pattern it is really cool and elegant. I just don't know much about it.

Can anyone tell me how old this knife is?

 

[Jack Black]

Does this qualify as a "lobster" knife? I'm not to sure what exactly that is.

Yes. Old Sheffield pattern which can be traced to a specific cutler (late here). Here's a pic of some split Lobster springs (each knife has only one) from Sheffield cutler Stan Shaw's work-bench. The split is opened up when the spring is pinned in place, and its appearance gives the pattern its name

 

[Jak3]

Yes. Old Sheffield pattern which can be traced to a specific cutler (late here). Here's a pic of some split Lobster springs (each knife has only one) from Sheffield cutler Stan Shaw's work-bench. The split is opened up when the spring is pinned in place, and its appearance gives the pattern its name

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Now that is some fine manufacturing. This type of knife strikes me as a fancy/gentlemanly knife. I'm glad to own one.

I genuinely appreciate you sharing that with me. History really is amazing. Sheffield is an incredible place.

 

[Jack Black]

Now that is some fine manufacturing. This type of knife strikes me as a fancy/gentlemanly knife. I'm glad to own one.

I genuinely appreciate you sharing that with me. History really is amazing. Sheffield is an incredible place.

A pleasure, they're a pattern with an interesting history

 

[chuko]

Thrilled to see this thread alive with all these great posts and historical information. Keep them coming. One of my favorite collectable patterns!
Charles
Case

Camillus

Remington

Napanoch

Robeson

Ulster

 

[supratentorial]

I sold this knife but should have kept it. One blade is tipped but it was otherwise well preserved. Some white paint on the blade suggests the prior owner snapped the tip prying the lid on a paint can. Probably hadn't been used since then!

 

[supratentorial]

Beautiful knives, Charles.

I posted this one previously but Photobucket is no longer hosting photos on forums. I'm reposting the photo with imgur. It is my only gunstock lobster whittler.

 

[chuko]

I sold this knife but should have kept it. One blade is tipped but it was otherwise well preserved. Some white paint on the blade suggests the prior owner snapped the tip prying the lid on a paint can. Probably hadn't been used since then!

Except for the tip that is an exceptional Winchester. I have not seen one in bone, just pearl. Thanks for showing that one! Nice Robeson as well.
Charles

 

[chuko]

This thread needs a bump and I have the knife to do that with. John has some of my recent additions and took pictures of this one first. A custom Chamblin 3/3/8" in gold lip. I'll let the picture speak for themselves

 

[Jack Black]

I always enjoy the reappearance of this thread That is absolutely stunning Charles!

 

[Mike Robuck]

Outstanding. Joel is so talented and a fine gentleman to boot.

 

[chuko]

Outstanding. Joel is so talented and a fine gentleman to boot.

Mike I certainly appreciated you giving me the lead to this beautiful knife. Thanks

 

[Fodderwing]

Outstanding. Joel is so talented and a fine gentleman to boot.

That is simply breath taking. Is this the gentleman who made the incredible horseman's knife?

 

[Chief]

Dwight, Fodderwing not 100 percent certain of the knife you reference, but if it's the one I'm thinking about owned by Bastid, yes, Joel Chamblin made both.

Another shot ... still don't do it justice and I'm trying pretty hard. Stunning in person, pulls are perfect on each blade. This knife rocks hard.

Zero blade rub and they are tight. Fit and finish are impressive even under the intense scrutiny of my macro. Taking CE to a new level … lol

 

[Mike Robuck]

Charles, that knife has found it's rightful home. I was happy to help two friends in the process.

John, I'm sure that knife tested your photog skills but those are some great shots.

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Beautiful knives guys, this pattern is totally new to me. What is the function of the long pick?