Bose Knives

Gary W. Graley said:
Took a drive today out to Bradford PA and visited the Case store/Museum with the purpose of getting a small two bladed knife for my watch pocket, found it but as I walked around checking all the shiny, I saw this one sitting there and I knew that I had to bring that one home as well.

by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

of course envious of those that could afford one direct from Tony, but, this will have to suffice and it's pretty nice! The back spring is flush in all stops, and the inlay is perfectly flush and well done, I wish it was also pinned but at that price they probably could not do that too.

G2
Click to expand...

That's very nice! I need to visit that store someday.
 
Gary W. Graley said:
Took a drive today out to Bradford PA and visited the Case store/Museum with the purpose of getting a small two bladed knife for my watch pocket, found it but as I walked around checking all the shiny, I saw this one sitting there and I knew that I had to bring that one home as well.

by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

of course envious of those that could afford one direct from Tony, but, this will have to suffice and it's pretty nice! The back spring is flush in all stops, and the inlay is perfectly flush and well done, I wish it was also pinned but at that price they probably could not do that too.

G2
Click to expand...
I love that museum and store, Gary! That's a fine looking Sway Back!
 
Thanks guys and Gary the weather was against me as that part of the country still had heavy layers of snow and there were scattered snow squalls throughout my 3+ hour drive there and back. I had visited the museum once before so I did not venture through it again but being on a mission it was a quick visit, but a good one.
And the knife that was the intended purchase? is this little beauty here, very nice as well and rides in my watch pocket perfectly and will be ideal when sheeple are in the area and something needs to be parted by a keen edge without causing a ruckus.

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

G2
 
Gary W. Graley said:
Thanks guys and Gary the weather was against me as that part of the country still had heavy layers of snow and there were scattered snow squalls throughout my 3+ hour drive there and back. I had visited the museum once before so I did not venture through it again but being on a mission it was a quick visit, but a good one.
And the knife that was the intended purchase? is this little beauty here, very nice as well and rides in my watch pocket perfectly and will be ideal when sheeple are in the area and something needs to be parted by a keen edge without causing a ruckus.

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

G2
Click to expand...
Nice pickup Gary, I was curious about the second cut autumn bone from seeing it in some catalogs....it looks terrific!
 
Thanks, that's one of the reasons that I took the drive out, on paper/computer and in person makes a difference, this one is nice and I really like the bar they used as a shield.
G2
 
So this little beauty recently landed in my mailbox, in a trade with a fine young gentleman.

Circa 2007. Remington Bone. Number 0. ATS 34. Reese Bose Anglo Saxon Whittler. AKA Equal End Whittler. Pretty amazing.

Too nice to carry, too big to carry, and too much to carry for most folks. 4 9/16" long closed but it is so special it has not been out of my pocket.

This is my first whittler. I had never focused on this type of knife, compared to the trappers and jacks in my drawer. Man! These are complicated with that split spring that powers the main blade and splits to power the two smaller blades.

Quite the big boy knife. I see more of these in my future.

(Credit: I feel certain this is a Kerry Hampton photo series.)

sc

rbangsaxwitlr1 by sc-sld, on Flickr

rbangsaxwitlr2 by sc-sld, on Flickr

rbangsaxwitlr4 by sc-sld, on Flickr

rbangsaxwitlr3 by sc-sld, on Flickr
 
Last edited:
sierracharlie said:
So this little beauty recently landed in my mailbox, in a trade with a fine young gentleman.

Circa 2007. Remington Bone. Number 0. ATS 34. Reese Bose Anglo Saxon Whittler. AKA Equal End Whittler. Pretty amazing.

Too nice to carry, too big to carry, and too much to carry for most folks. 4 9/16" long closed but it is so special it has not been out of my pocket.

This is my first whittler. I had never focused on this type of knife, compared to the trappers and jacks in my drawer. Man! These are complicated with that split spring that powers the main blade and splits to power the two smaller blades.

Quite the big boy knife. I see more of these in my future.

(Credit: I feel certain this is a Kerry Hampton photo series.)

sc

rbangsaxwitlr1 by sc-sld, on Flickr

rbangsaxwitlr2 by sc-sld, on Flickr

rbangsaxwitlr4 by sc-sld, on Flickr

rbangsaxwitlr3 by sc-sld, on Flickr
Click to expand...
Very nice!
 
sierracharlie said:
So this little beauty recently landed in my mailbox, in a trade with a fine young gentleman.

Circa 2007. Remington Bone. Number 0. ATS 34. Reese Bose Anglo Saxon Whittler. AKA Equal End Whittler. Pretty amazing.

Too nice to carry, too big to carry, and too much to carry for most folks. 4 9/16" long closed but it is so special it has not been out of my pocket.

This is my first whittler. I had never focused on this type of knife, compared to the trappers and jacks in my drawer. Man! These are complicated with that split spring that powers the main blade and splits to power the two smaller blades.

Quite the big boy knife. I see more of these in my future.

(Credit: I feel certain this is a Kerry Hampton photo series.)

sc

rbangsaxwitlr1 by sc-sld, on Flickr

rbangsaxwitlr2 by sc-sld, on Flickr

rbangsaxwitlr4 by sc-sld, on Flickr

rbangsaxwitlr3 by sc-sld, on Flickr
Click to expand...
I love the jigging on that! All the way to the bolsters is so nice.
 
FYI, long...
Hello, my name is Adam. I've posted here a couple times, but it has been a pretty good while since.
I recently saw posts that Mr. Tony Bose had passed. I was very sorry for him, his family/loved ones, and all who knew him and/or appreciated his wonderful knives.
I had the opportunity to purchase one of Mr. Bose's knives from a retailer a number of years back. It is a "Saddleback" knife. It is a back pocket frame with a saddlehorn blade. My understanding (and confirmed by one of the member's here), is that a well-known actor asked Mr. Bose if he would make him this particular design of knife and Mr. Bose was good enough to make it for him. I don't know how many Saddleback knives Mr. Bose made, but mine is marked "0" and 154CM on one side and T.Bose Wilfred IN on the other. It has ebony scales.
I had reached a milestone in my career and wanted to obtain something special for me to have and remember. I didn't know much about Mr. Bose, except for his and his knive's reputation and I had seen pictures of his knives. Also, I believe I heard it said that there wasn't a finer knife (his) you could put in your pocket.
One of my earliest memories is of my grandfather working on nets (shrimp boats) in his back yard with a small folder and a very well worn whetstone on his bench. My grandfather and his family had a very humble history. I wouldn't call them poor, but he built the house he lived in and did any work he could to make enough money to put food on their table. There wasn't very much extra.
I'll be 60 years old this summer. I've had many knives over the years and I have some very nice knives. I say God has blessed me with more money than brains. But, I'm able to purchase a nice knife from time to time. I use them and usually gift them to friends and family.
Recently, I've been thinking about my time on this earth and that I'm a lot closer to the end of my life than the beginning. So, I decided that I would start to carry and use this knife and enjoy it daily for the remainder of my days.
I'm posting this here because this particular topic and series of posts have been very enjoyable and educational.
I just wanted you who appreciate and respect Mr. Bose to know this because maybe some of you might be able to relate to me.
God bless Mr. Tony Bose and his family, friends, loved ones, and all who appreciate his knives.
 
Hello Adam. That is a special knife you have. I had the chance to visit Tony's shop before the 2013 Blade show. After getting a tour of the workshop, he brought out all of the knives he made for that years show. The first one he let me handle was your Saddleback. I still remember the perfect fit and finish to this day. It set the standard of how a pocket knife should be made and how I hope to make my own knives. I hope you enjoy it every time you open or use it. Thank you for sharing your story.
Nathan
 
Mike Robuck said:
I should call him. I checked Facebook and your knife is on Reese's page. Well, he held out on the bushings for long enough! I would love to go to Blade again.
Click to expand...

Lol, Tony said he was just being hard headed :D Good to hear from you, hope you and your family are doing well.
 
Last edited:
navin74 said:
Hello Adam. That is a special knife you have. I had the chance to visit Tony's shop before the 2013 Blade show. After getting a tour of the workshop, he brought out all of the knives he made for that years show. The first one he let me handle was your Saddleback. I still remember the perfect fit and finish to this day. It set the standard of how a pocket knife should be made and how I hope to make my own knives. I hope you enjoy it every time you open or use it. Thank you for sharing your story.
Nathan
Click to expand...
Hello Nathan. Thank you so very much for your post! It is very interesting to me. I envy you visiting Mr. Bose's shop and meeting/visting the man.
Yes, my ebony Saddleback is (to my eye and feel in the hand) as perfect as a handmade knife can be. I consider myself very fortunate to have this knife!
Thanks again and God bless.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top