Bose Knives

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Here's an old one that made it's way back to the Wilfred Works for a fluff n buff. This is the predecessor of todays 3.5" Bose Wharncliffe Trapper. Tony says that this is the pattern that he made a number of and used them to trade Jim Parker for damascus steel. Soon afterward the pattern showed up in the Case catalog :rolleyes:

The WT was originally 4" long but Tony found that a knife of this size would create worn spots in the pockets. He reduced the pattern to 3.5" so that it would fit the pocket better and not create odd holes in it.

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KnifeHead said:
The WT was originally 4" long but Tony found that a knife of this size would create worn spots in the pockets. He reduced the pattern to 3.5" so that it would fit the pocket better and not create odd holes in it.
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You've got to love a tool maker that appreciates the value of preserving the pockets in your workpants. One more thing to respect about the judge of Wilfred Works. :thumbup: :)
 
KnifeHead said:
Here's an old one that made it's way back to the Wilfred Works for a fluff n buff. .....
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How old is that knife?
It sure is beautiful.

Of course, "old" is a relative term when referring to these knives. I fully expect them to last --to preserve their beauty and utility-- for several generations. How many of our possessions will do that?
 
shaldag said:
How old is that knife?
It sure is beautiful.

Of course, "old" is a relative term when referring to these knives. I fully expect them to last --to preserve their beauty and utility-- for several generations. How many of our possessions will do that?
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I don't remember hearing just when Tony thinks he might have made this knife but from the shape of the nail nicks, number of pins, use of nickel silver...my guess is late 70s-early 80s.
 
Thanks, Kerry.
The website says that Tony made his first folder in '75, so that must have been a fairly early one in the pic. It already has that sense of style and proportion that we all like. I sure would like to see some more pics of the early knives.
 
shaldag said:
Thanks, Kerry.
The website says that Tony made his first folder in '75, so that must have been a fairly early one in the pic. It already has that sense of style and proportion that we all like. I sure would like to see some more pics of the early knives.
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You're quite welcome, of course;) You can see several of the old ones in the galleries on BoseKnives.com. Here are some direct links to a couple of the galleries that have some nice old ones:

http://boseknives.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1254
http://boseknives.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1301
 
Tony truly knows how to treat that D-2. Bose D-2 is several notches above any other D-2 I've tried.
 
My D-2 WT stays sharp through miles of cardboard, and fruit for lunch, and will still whittle ebony, which is hard stuff!!
 
I happen to own that wharncliffe trapper, and I believe on the age Tony told me that with that stamp it is 1981 or later.
 
This fella looks to be from about the same time period. D-2 stamps on the backside.
Greg

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Coffin Jack by Reese.

Another Blade show drawing and a swap. Thank 2toes!

I have been on Reese's list for over 6 years, so it seems the only way I can get one of his is at the drawing.


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Bastid said:
Coffin Jack by Reese.

Another Blade show drawing and a swap. Thank 2toes!

I have been on Reese's list for over 6 years, so it seems the only way I can get one of his is at the drawing.


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FANTASTIC!:thumbup:
FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS! :)
YOU GUYS ROCK MY WORLD!;)
 
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