Hammer Made Knives

[Mark Williams]

Can anyone tell me about these knives. They have the logo with the arm curled up in a bicep flex position? I saw one at an antique store and was curious.

Thanks

Mark

 

[RobertHankins]

Mark,
Try the Levine forum or jus Email him.

 

[A. G. Russell]

sounds like the Collins co They made Machetes in PA but have now moved to Central America

their smaller knives are VERY collectable. A. G.

 

[bob bowie]

Hi,

There are a couple of brands I can think of:

New York Knife Co.- A highly respected post-Civil War company that went under during the Great Depression used the "Hammer Brand" trademark on a line of knives. The mark was later sold to Imperial, who used it on a cheap line of knives.

Collins & Co.- Big time Machete and Bowie maker out of Ct. They used a arm and hammer, breaking out of a crown. They're now made all over the place, and are a shadow of their former quality. The Bowies bring good money, and the other stuff is slowly increasing in value.



HTH.