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How about a Jack knife thread? Here is a recent acquisition of mine to start-off. It has a very wide and spear blade and nice horn scales. Made by Joseph Elliot & Sons Sheffield. Looks unused IMO.
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Great as always s-k!
What a shame that knife has not been used and appreatiated at its intended role in life.
The horn scales are in amazing shape for being about a century old. Just a very little shrinkage at the front bolster/liner area. How's the other side? Have you used any mineral or lemon oil on the horn?
What a shame that knife has not been used and appreatiated at its intended role in life.
The horn scales are in amazing shape for being about a century old. Just a very little shrinkage at the front bolster/liner area. How's the other side? Have you used any mineral or lemon oil on the horn?
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Thank-you jackknife. I know what you mean. Although unused, it is very much appreciated, by me anyway. The otherside looks about the same, but I don't have a photo at the moment. For now, this is a slightly better photo of the scale on the same side. I have not used anything on it. Should I put something on it to prevent any further shrinkage?
I think jacks are my favorite pattern. One big and one small. As a light duty user, they meet my needs best. Not sure why they aren't more popular. Here's my collection:
redbone cv
black barnboard ss
dark red bone cv
schatt blue bone 420
camillus 23 white synthetic carbon
redbone cv
black barnboard ss
dark red bone cv
schatt blue bone 420
camillus 23 white synthetic carbon
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This is listed as an "English Jack", and it's one of my favorites. This picture was borrowed from Bill at Cumberland:
I've had it for about a year, and it often finds its way into my pocket.
-- Sam
I've had it for about a year, and it often finds its way into my pocket.
-- Sam
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This one is in my pocket as I type
Yup, I just love that loooong bladed jack! ATS-34 steel that baby goes with me.
Thank-you jackknife. I know what you mean. Although unused, it is very much appreciated, by me anyway. The otherside looks about the same, but I don't have a photo at the moment. For now, this is a slightly better photo of the scale on the same side. I have not used anything on it. Should I put something on it to prevent any further shrinkage?
A little mineral oil rubbed in with a finger tip won't hurt. I wonder if that piece of horn was aged well before it was cut down for the scales. I've seen some very old horn handles, and they have developed small cracks around the pins, and have pulled back from bolsters alot more than that one you picture.
Yes, I'd use a little mineral oil once in a while.
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This is listed as an "English Jack", and it's one of my favorites. This picture was borrowed from Bill at Cumberland:
I've had it for about a year, and it often finds its way into my pocket.
-- Sam
Have the exact same knife myself, the swedges are a nice feature.
Overall, not very pleased with the knife though. Does yours have blade wobble and plenty of gaps? Mine does, and this annoys at this level.
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willgoy: No, no gaps or wobble. Sorry to hear yours exhibits this.
I love the long, matchstrike nicks, the threaded bolsters, and yes, the swedges. The blade grinds are a bit thick, and it's kind of tough to get a screamingly sharp edge on it. I've gotten it to an acceptable level, and it doesn't take much to keep it there.
-- Sam
I love the long, matchstrike nicks, the threaded bolsters, and yes, the swedges. The blade grinds are a bit thick, and it's kind of tough to get a screamingly sharp edge on it. I've gotten it to an acceptable level, and it doesn't take much to keep it there.
-- Sam
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Here are a couple from Challenge:
If I can get around to it while trying to get some house painting done before winter, I'll take more pictures of other jacks.
S-K, I really like the one that started this thread.
If I can get around to it while trying to get some house painting done before winter, I'll take more pictures of other jacks.
S-K, I really like the one that started this thread.
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Here are three Ulsters I just picked up as part of a 23 knife Ulster collection. The thickest Jack I have ever seen is here!
Nice thread s-k, with a beauty to start it off, and some great knives from the usual suspects!!
Nice thread s-k, with a beauty to start it off, and some great knives from the usual suspects!!
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Thanks guys for posting the great examples. And thank-you for the advice jackknife. I will try a touch of mineral oil on the horn. I have a few recent acquisitions that I need to photo so will try to post them later in the weak. Until then, here is a Hawkbill Jack that I think I posted awhile back so apologies for the repetition. It was made by Thomas Turner & Co.
Thanks guys for posting the great examples. And thank-you for the advice jackknife. I will try a touch of mineral oil on the horn. I have a few recent acquisitions that I need to photo so will try to post them later in the weak. Until then, here is a Hawkbill Jack that I think I posted awhile back so apologies for the repetition. It was made by Thomas Turner & Co.
Why, oh why, does Sheffield stag look like no other???
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