It followed me home (Part 2)

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It looks like you got yourself Craftsman bow saw.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/craftsman-21-bow-saw-tree-branch-1902766428

I have that same craftsman bow saw. My parents bought it when I was a child. I remember using it when I was probably 7 years old.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I have that same craftsman bow saw. My parents bought it when I was a child. I remember using it when I was probably 7 years old.

Cool, got a picture ?

 

[jblyttle]

I am curious about hatchet with medalion: Is it Hecsharp?

Cleaned up nice.

IMG_20180624_095921 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180624_095816 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180624_095857 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

 

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I did some resaerch on my Strong Boy and traced it back to Solingen. Very good steel and one of the most comfortable hatchet handles I've ever held.

Mine just says 'Germany' not 'West Germany'.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/german-hatchet.938475/

 

[crbnSteeladdict]

Cleaned up nice.

IMG_20180624_095921 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180624_095816 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180624_095857 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

It looks like Strong Boy and Hecsharp have the same medallion (Is it glued on or just a screw like Disston medallions?)

 

[Steve Tall]

That medallion looks like a trademark of the company now known as HELKO.

https://www.holzwerken.de/museum/hersteller/helsper_carl_august.phtml

HECSHARP was the trademark (registered in 1960) of an importer based in New York,
HENRY C. SCHAERF COMPANY
for Saws, Drills, Shovels, Spades, Rakes, Hoes, Hammers, and Axes.
http://www.wipo.int/branddb/en/showData.jsp?ID=USTM.72078653


Henry C. Schaerf was listed in an 1984 directory of U.S. importers:

 

[Agent_H]

I am very excited about so many items rescued here...I dont know where to begin

I am probably most excited about these two that I will make a home for and they can live out my years working for me
What a sweetheart!!

Great teeth left on this back saw!

Some other just as exciting pieces...

That is a whole lot of cool there Miller!

 

[jblyttle]

It looks like Strong Boy and Hecsharp have the same medallion (Is it glued on or just a screw like Disston medallions?)

It looks like Strong Boy and Hecsharp have the same medallion (Is it glued on or just a screw like Disston medallions?)

It's pressed in, possibly glued.

 

[Drum4fun]

A trip back to boyhood "first knives" for many .... found at Thrift store for $5. A BARLOW pocket 2 blade folding knife. "Imperial" , Providence, R.I. , USA circa sometime between late 50's and mid-70's before the move to "Ireland". Apparently, 1065 carbon steel. Classic tear drop shaped handle with large bolster. (Very) Entry level but good working knives that won't break your your heart (if lost) or, your bank account. This one was an advertising piece with (faint) Sperry - New Holland (heavy equipment) imprint on the handle (so, after 47').. I recall in the 60's you could get these (mail order) on the back of my comics. This one still "snaps" open .

I'm a sucker for the nostalgia....but, you can buy new for around $10.
(if you get a chance, read the history (see below).... great name dropping).

Charles
https://imgur.com/a/mTIO4pu

history.... http://barlow-knives.com/history.htm

 

[Hickory n steel]

A trip back to boyhood "first knives" for many .... found at Thrift store for $5. A BARLOW pocket 2 blade folding knife. Circa sometime between late 50's and mid-70's before the move to "Ireland". Apparently, 1065 carbon steel. Classic tear drop shaped handle with large bolster. (Very) Entry level but good working knives that won't break your your heart (if lost) or, your bank account. This one was an advertising piece with (faint) Sperry - New Holland (heavy equipment) imprint on the handle (so, after 47').. I recall in the 60's you could get these (mail order) on the back of my comics. This one still "snaps" open .

I'm a sucker for the nostalgia....but, you can buy new for around $10.
(if you get a chance, read the history (see below).... great name dropping).

Charles
https://imgur.com/a/mTIO4pu

history.... http://barlow-knives.com/history.htm

I love my IMPERIAL made Barlow, and yes this is the 56-88 tang stamp ( they were owned by scgrade and production of Imperial moved to Ireland in or just after 1988 )

I wish case would make a Barlow again, and do it with CV blades.

 

[jblyttle]

I have one. While they lack that special something, they blades are ground thin and are true pocket scalpels. When viewed only as a tool they are great.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I have one. While they lack that special something, they blades are ground thin and are true pocket scalpels. When viewed only as a tool they are great.

Yep, imperial slipjoints are super thin and slicy.
They're not built like tanks, but you don't need a tank to to slice things.

 

[quinton]

Anyone know anything about this vise? Only markings are Qualified no.800

 

[jblyttle]

Anyone know anything about this vise? Only markings are Qualified no.800

It looks like a Littlestown exactly. I'd guess rebranded.

 

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I did some research on my Strong Boy and traced it back to Solingen. Very good steel and one of the most comfortable hatchet handles I've ever held.

Mine just says 'Germany' not 'West Germany'.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/german-hatchet.938475/

Here's a dead ringer for my Strong-Boy with Solingen stamped on the poll.

 

[jblyttle]

$46 worth of treasure.

IMG_20180627_150817 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

 

[Hickory n steel]

$46 worth of treasure.

IMG_20180627_150817 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

Definitely treasure and a great score for $46.

 

[Miller '72]

$46 worth of treasure.

IMG_20180627_150817 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

Hi JB, just curious who makes your eggbeater?

That's a great looking vise

 

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Hi JB, just curious who makes your eggbeater?

I'll guess Miller Falls just because they sold so many of these. Looks to be in very good condition.

 

[Rise AU]

12 new heads.

The green double bit says Olympia china so i don't feel bad about abusing it, steel seems decent though. Top left just says 3 1/2lb Taiwan. Most are unmarked besides the firestone deluxe top right. Vaughan value brand top middle. And the ludell paper label. Bottom right is unsalvageable the eye is too distorted and has a crack, it had a rough life. The bottom double bit has a faint marking i cant make out.

And a 4-3

these three all have eye ridges. The top has 4 and weighs nothing the eye is tiny. The other 2 have 6 ridges. Any ideas?

this one intrigues me. High centerline, wide bit, Good steel, seems really good.