If Old Knives Could Talk (Traditionals Only)

KentuckyBlackBird

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We’ve all got’em. Those old weathered, worn, time tested blades that have been around for so many years, it’s hard to know how many lives they’ve actually lived. You know, the ones you wish could tell tales of how they got to be the cool objects that we just can’t seem to put down, much less part with. I haven’t ever seen a thread like this one…so, in the name of things that last, let’s see those knives that we cherish because of the wear and scars, and repetitive use.

I will start by posting my very worn, old, Primble.
 
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Taylors of Sheffield

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As a young man in the early 80's, this became my daily carry. I worked construction and demolition and played guitar in bars on the weekends. I drank too much, smoked cigarettes too much and had other bad habits, many of which were illegal. I hung with a rough crowd, but we always took care of each other. I don't know if this is considered a traditional, but this knife has pulled nails, jumped starters, cleaned fish, whittled toys, chiseled trim, opened doors, drilled holes, killed dogs, threatened men, fixed boots, belts and guitar straps, turned screws, pulled splinters, lanced blisters, flattened tires, gutted and skinned deer, trimmed wire in vintage tube amps, and cut the leather to build its own replacement sheath. I retired it after 20 years of hard labor, but it's never far away in case of an emergency.


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A friend of mine found this Case 6275SP red bone "moose" in an old shed and sold it to me for $10. It dates from 1940 - 1964, and it has a long pull that probably puts it in the earlier part of that era. I have no idea about the history except that the tip of the clip blade has a divot out of it, perhaps from coming in contact with something electrical. If only it could talk...

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I'd say this old Keen Kutter main blade was used around wiring- that divot looks like a spark bite.
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My longest owned knife is this Ulster scout which I've had for over 60 years. Still gets used all the time, at home.
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This old Robeson was a gift from Generous Bob (Rufus1949), and has been used well but lovingly over its 80+ year life.
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Murphy Slaw said:
As a young man in the early 80's, this became my daily carry. I worked construction and demolition and played guitar in bars on the weekends. I drank too much, smoked cigarettes too much and had other bad habits, many of which were illegal. I hung with a rough crowd, but we always took care of each other. I don't know if this is considered a traditional, but this knife has pulled nails, jumped starters, cleaned fish, whittled toys, chiseled trim, opened doors, drilled holes, killed dogs, threatened men, fixed boots, belts and guitar straps, turned screws, pulled splinters, lanced blisters, flattened tires, gutted and skinned deer, trimmed wire in vintage tube amps, and cut the leather to build its own replacement sheath. I retired it after 20 years of hard labor, but it's never far away in case of an emergency.


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Oh, it's traditional, alright 👍.
 
black mamba said:
I'd say this old Keen Kutter main blade was used around wiring- that divot looks like a spark bite.
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My longest owned knife is this Ulster scout which I've had for over 60 years. Still gets used all the time, at home.
v1jurGt.jpeg


This old Robeson was a gift from Generous Bob (Rufus1949), and has been used well but lovingly over its 80+ year life.
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That jack is very cool. The patina is awesome to say the least.
 
I don't know the back story on this Buck 112 as I rescued it from the Bay. It was manufactured prior to 1976 so it had plenty time to show signs of wear. I'm thinking the blow outs toward the point of the blade was done by someone jumping a starter solenoid - the rest just plain old work and abuse. I've refurbed it and use it quite a bit.

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After my spa treatment




The blade point looks a little blunt in the photos but it's plenty pointy.

Beat up as all get out yet the Buck sheath has stood the test of time.


 
Modoc ED said:
I don't know the back story on this Buck 112 as I rescued it from the Bay. It was manufactured prior to 1976 so it had plenty time to show signs of wear. I'm thinking the blow outs toward the point of the blade was done by someone jumping a starter solenoid - the rest just plain old work and abuse. I've refurbed it and use it quite a bit.

As it arrived




After my spa treatment




The blade point looks a little blunt in the photos but it's plenty pointy.

Beat up as all get out yet the Buck sheath has stood the test of time.


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Plenty pointy, indeed! Sheath is perfect 👌 !
 
I have no idea of the history of these old TEW Lambfoot but I would sure like to meet and talk with the people who have had them . The bottom one was my first Lamb and it was the one that started my admiration of a Lambfoot .
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I bought this Ulster new in 1961 or 1962 , I don't remember for sure what year , but I carried it everyday until I retired in 2001 . It has cleaned squirrels , rabbits , quail and fish and it has helped me when investigating failed hydraulic components as well . It was my knife for everything . It has traveled with me all over the U.S.A. and a number of other countries . I worked for a company in both the Construction and Agriculture divisions in various capacities and traveling was just part of the job . I carried it on my person before they clamped down on knives on planes and in my baggage afterward . It brings back so many memories that if I got started , I could bore you to tears . So I won't even start . It was , and still is , and good knife for me .
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Harry
 
Old Engineer said:
I have no idea of the history of these old TEW Lambfoot but I would sure like to meet and talk with the people who have had them . The bottom one was my first Lamb and it was the one that started my admiration of a Lambfoot .
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I bought this Ulster new in 1961 or 1962 , I don't remember for sure what year , but I carried it everyday until I retired in 2001 . It has cleaned squirrels , rabbits , quail and fish and it has helped me when investigating failed hydraulic components as well . It was my knife for everything . It has traveled with me all over the U.S.A. and a number of other countries . I worked for a company in both the Construction and Agriculture divisions in various capacities and traveling was just part of the job . I carried it on my person before they clamped down on knives on planes and in my baggage afterward . It brings back so many memories that if I got started , I could bore you to tears . So I won't even start . It was , and still is , and good knife for me .
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Harry
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Great read. Thanks!
 
I let this old gent out sometimes under strict supervision..can't have him wandering off :eek: Pretty sure it's older than anybody posting here, including Methuselah me :D Decent bone on this old Rem ( c.1922 ) tip bolsters and pinned shield, W&T is a little weak but it was a small pattern but still functional. Like others have noted, it's seen some roughhouse sharpening- this nostalgic idea that everybody back then was deft with a sharpening stone is basically bonkers...

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