Born Again Maher & Grosh

neal70 said:
Charlie those two are great looking examples of well loved users. I'd be interested to know what the Diabolo blade thickness started at-from the picture it looks pretty hardy, or hearty take yer pick, but with all the beautiful swedging and saber grind it's difficult to tell.
Thanks, Neal
Ps: just caught the double pulls on it. Man that knife just keeps on giving!🙂
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The blade thickness is noticeably more than on GEC's examples, Neal. I don't have a micrometer handy.

Sidehill Gouger said:
The Diablo pattern was once common in most knife lines. The standard frame is 3 7/8-inch with slightly shorter and longer also out there. I wish someone made that pattern in a 4.5-inch frame version. I tried Great Eastern's on a deer a couple of years ago but decided the frame was just too small for my hand when it is covered with blood and working inside an animal. It got very slippery and there just wasn't enough to hold on to.
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More likely appropriate for skinning smaller critters, SG.

wlfryjr said:
Nice Charlie, who do you think made them?
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Nice FJ, Lyle!

As to who made the "Diablo"; the backspring pin is in a slightly different location than the ubiquitous Schrade-made Serpentine Jacks. Maybe Utica?
or Empire? I will compare some more of them anon.
 
That's a very cool old orchard knife WLFRY.

wlfryjr said:
Nice Charlie, who do you think made them?

Charlie Noyes alerted me to this one.My addition:

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Here is a pic of my recently received M & G alongside an old Ulster. This thing is a MONSTER :eek:
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It is also pretty well finished, even if not quite to GEC standards. No gaps, good grinds and just a few minor glitches in the finish. The main is saber ground on the mark side only, full flat on the back. Very cool.
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Gev, snap is quite good. IMO the tangs are well ground, blades open with a moderate pull, maybe 6 on the long pulls and a 4 or so when using the crescent pulls. Takes much more effort when closing the blades though, just the way you want it to be. I really like the skinner blade and there is no doubt as to it being a very well thought out design. It almost has a Nessmuk likeness to it?
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blademan 13 said:
Gev, snap is quite good. IMO the tangs are well ground, blades open with a moderate pull, maybe 6 on the long pulls and a 4 or so when using the crescent pulls. Takes much more effort when closing the blades though, just the way you want it to be. I really like the skinner blade and there is no doubt as to it being a very well thought out design. It almost has a Nessmuk likeness to it?
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Does sound well executed, Jamie:thumbup: I think Mr. Sears would have taken a shine to it...indeed:D I really like it and it's so wonderful to see the past coming alive in the present:thumbup::thumbup:
 
Nice pics blademan! Got my Custer's favourite in ebony the other day. What a honkin big knife!
Spent a couple hours today putting my edge on the blades today. Came butter knife dull. That was about the only thing I can complain about though!
Pretty sure the blades are 1090, but it sure felt like I was honing D2! Some hard steel for sure.
 
quaboag said:
Nice pics blademan! Got my Custer's favourite in ebony the other day. What a honkin big knife!
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Not to take away your comments on sharpness Q, but I wanted to emphasize the honkin' big knife comments you and Jamie observed.

You're not just buying a knife,it's an investment in ebony and steel!
 
Very true Mr Fry. Had to make a hard decision wether or not this knife would live in its nice pouch and box or get sharpened and get used. Decided it's gonna be a user and kick the buck 110s out of my pocket on occasion.
I love the classic lines of the coke bottle pattern and the large bolster. Very impressed with the hardness of the blades and excellent edge they took.
Now I just have to decide if the bail stays or not
 
Well....it's OVC, not OVB. I sent an email to the website with my question. Awaiting a reply.
 
Quick answer! Plus I inquired about future releases

"Thank you!We are in the process of finalizing our next pattern and hoping it will be ready right after the first of the year.Hoping to get on a regular schedule after that of every 3 or so months.
OVC is for Ohio Valley Cutlery. We did this to differentiate from original Maher & Grosh knives. Thanks again,Roger"
 
A couple more from the Maher and Grosh museum:

Maher & Grosh swellcenter(bottom) jack.3 1/2 " grooved bolsters,ebony scales.

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Maher & Grosh El Diablo etch,or most of one.Miller Brothers made.

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A pair of Maher & Grosh "The Trapper" bone jack knives.

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Good night! I believe I need some of that Maher & Grosh goodness! Thanks Quaboag, my wife has a different opinion, but...
That El Diablo continues to catch my eye. Thanks for putting up a different picture Lyle. I believe it has something to do with the lines(not to sound like an architect) , the sabre grind, the triangularity of the blade.
Thanks, Neal
 
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