Drop point blade history?

iamfine10 · Apr 2, 2025

W.H. MORLEY & SONSW.H. MORLEY & SONS, OFFICE KNIFE, 3 3/4" CLOSED. CARBON STEEL BLADES. THE TANG STAMP READS "W.H. MORLEY & SONS NEW YORK". MANUFACTURED IN THE USA BETWEEN 1913 AND 1927.

iamfine10 · Apr 3, 2025

waynorth said:
Not a drop-point, but a cool stone blade!! I like drop point blades, but don't know who was first!!View attachment 2831659

What year is this smaller Russell from?

iamfine10 · Apr 3, 2025

At the bottom, 1886. I don't think I'll find an older one.

waynorth · Apr 3, 2025

iamfine10 said:
What year is this smaller Russell from?

I believe that curved Russell Barlow was made before WWII - !!! Other opinions invited!!